Spring Triangle 2014-03-21

The Spring Triangle is a distinctive formation of the southern spring sky. It is formed by the stars Arcturus (constellation Bootes), Regulus (Leo) and Spica (Virgo).
A smaller, but more regular triangle can be drawn using Denebola (at the Lion's tail) instead of Regulus. With these three stars and Cor Caroli (constellation Canes Venatici), the Great Diamond can be formed (upper two edges dotted in the image).

See also: Winter Hexagon

Bebenhausen at night 2014-02-24

Bebenhausen at night
exposure time: 50 min (120 x 25 s)

illuminated edge of the forest 2014-02-24

Illuminated edge of the Schönbuch forest with starry sky.
The brightest star in the image is Jupiter (to the left), above Jupiter are the two stars Pollux and Castor in the constellation of Gemini (Twins). Right of Jupiter are the constellations of Auriga (Charioteer, irregular pentagon), Perseus and Cassiopeia (w-shaped).
30 sek · f/3.5 · 8 mm · ISO 3200 · EOS 700D

startrails 2013-12-13

This startrail image is basically a result of trying to catch photos of the Geminid meteor shower. Exposure time 12 min (48 x 15 s). The brightest trail (right of the center) belongs to Jupiter. Almost full moon and upcoming fog didn't make it easy to catch photos of meteors, but one happened to be clearly visible on a photo:

meteor and M44 star cluster

Winter Hexagon 2013-11-12

Winter Hexagon (a distinctive formation) and constellations to which its stars belong (names in German), photo taken approx. at 2 am.