Passage of Time.

The heavens sweep through time behind the 6" F-18 refractor housed at the Phoenix Observatory near Carterton, New Zealand. This fine telescope once belonged to Peter Read, who for many years presented a popular and very educational astronomy TV show. The telescope is now owned by Carter observatory and is on long-term loan to the Phoenix Astronomical Society, where it has access to near pristine night skies. Beautiful to look at, and beautiful to look through. Photo details: Minolta camera, 1 hour exposure with a 20mm lens @ f-3.8, Fuji Provia 400F slide film.

 Image taken March 12th 2005