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Meteor over the Montana Rockies

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View larger. | Meteor over the Montana Rockies by John Ashley. Photo taken April 21, 2015. Visit JohnAshleyFineArt.com

John Ashley wrote on April 22:

Rain in the Montana Rockies for tonight’s Lyrids, so I headed out last night instead. Saw one meteor during four hours of watching, but it was worthwhile sitting on the shore for a calm and beautiful night over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park.

By the way … the light at right is car headlights. At left is light pollution from Lake McDonald Lodge.

Nikon D750, Rokinon 24mm lens, 30 sec f2 @3200 ISO

Photoshop Bridge & CS6

Thank you, John! Beautiful.

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.