South Celestial Pole

Star Trails in the Octans constellation.

How to Find the South Celestial Pole

Finding the South Celestial Pole

Multiple Star Acrux

The brightest star in the smallest constellation.

Meridian Star Trails

Field of view approximately 98º x 75º. Exposed at f/4.5, ISO 640. Total duration of trails: 50.5 minutes, consisting of 98 …

Star Trails

2016-03-07 Southern Star Trails. The South Celestial Polar region, 43 minutes exposure. All images © R.Powell