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Cecille Kennedy
Oregon Coast, Oregon

10/05/2023
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Nikon D850. 24mm, 10sec, f/2.8, ISO 1600. 2sec delay, tripod

Post-processing Details:

color balance, contrast, sharpen in Photoshop

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The Big Dipper shines bold and bright. The Big Dipper's 7 stars form an asterism, a part of the constellation Ursa Major, Latin for "Greater She-Bear).
In the United Kingdom, this asterism is mostly known as the Plough. There are many stories and legends about the Big Dipper. In an Arabian story, the Big Dipper bowl illustrates a coffin, and the three stars of the handle are mourners who follow the casket.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!