Kremsmünster Observatory - a photo on Flickriver

The "mathematical tower" of the Kremsmünster abbey was built in 1749-58. The building is 49 meters high and houses a universal museum, including departments on geology, mineralogy, paleontology, botany, zoology, anthropology and arts, topped by the astronomical observatory with two large platforms on the sixth floor, and a chapel, as well as three observatory domes, on the seventh floor. Meteorological observations started in 1762 and contiune to this day, so the Kremsmünster observatory boasts the longest, uninterrupted line of meteorological records, covering nearly 250 years.

In this 30 second exposure (Canon EOS 550D, ISO 3200, 13mm, f/4.0, Cokin P830 diffusor), the constellation Orions and the Hyades cluster can be seen above the observatory. This photo is also featured in the TWAN guest gallery and was on display during the TWAN exhibition in the Ars Electronica Center in Linz. A similar image showing star trails can be seen here.

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Taken in: Österreich / Oberösterreich / Kremsmünster (show map)

Taken on: February 26, 2011

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Astronomy

Observatory

Sky

Stars

Constellations

Orion

Hyades

Kremsmünster

Kremsmünster Abbey

Mathematical Tower

Canon EOS 550D

Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8

Cokin P830

TWAN

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Groups appears in: • Night Images • Observatories more » • After Dark - Night Photography • Astronomy • Long Exposures • The Night Sky • Wide Field Astrophotography - Starry Skies • The World at Night • Landscape Astrophotography • Anti star trails • Astronomical Observatories • Project Weather • Austria @ *Night* « less

Camera: Canon EOS 550D, f/4.0, 30 sec, 13mm, ISO 3200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 550D
Lens:	11-16mm
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	30
Focal Length:	13mm
ISO:	3200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows
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