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The Plough Remembers

The Plough Remembers

At this time of the year (August) in the English Midlands, the Great Bear (Ursa Major) grazes the night sky just above the northern horizon. its asterism, The P...
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At this time of the year (August) in the English Midlands, the Great Bear (Ursa Major) grazes the night sky just above the northern horizon. its asterism, The Plough (or Big Dipper) can be seen here, shining brightly above our village church war memorial.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/5 ISO 500 Shutter 15/1 Focal Length 220/10

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Northamptonshire, GB

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Aug, 2019

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