The Radiance Under the Night Sky
Copyright: Yanxiang Luan
Date image was taken: August 01, 2024
Location: Langshan Reservoir, Urad Middle Banner, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, China
Image Description and Details: Langshan Reservoir in Urad Middle Banner is fed by several small streams, making it a scenic spot for night-sky photography. On a clear night, a group of friends and I drove there to capture the Perseid meteor shower. Suddenly, our aurora-forecast app alerted us that the KP index was rising. We checked NOAA’s aurora forecast and saw it could reach KP 7. We immediately scouted for a vantage point where meteors and aurora could share the same frame. We found a small creek to the north-northeast of the reservoir and began shooting. In the end, we recorded 11 meteors alongside brief, vibrant auroral pillars.
The final image showcases Perseids radiating from the right-upper corner of the frame, their trails echoing the green auroral glow below. A hint of pink aurora adds a rare, magical contrast to this combined celestial display.
Equipment Details: Camera & Sensor:Canon EOS R6 (full-frame, 20.4 MP)
Lens:Canon RF 15–35 mm f/2.8
Name: Yanxiang Luan
AAPOD2 Title: The Radiance Under the Night Sky
AAPOD2 Page Link: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/74olrssn64lmqin5cczz2b1r4adup3
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