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Celestial Portal
DESCRIPTION
Sharpless 119, the Clamshell Nebula in the constellation Cygnus is a cloud of star forming ionized gases and dust some 2,200 light years from earth. AUTHOR
My imagination was captured by photography and astronomy at an early age when I got my first telescope and borrowed my grandfather's SLR camera. Soon after, I setup a darkroom in my bedroom and was loading my own film cartridges. My profession went in another direction with degrees in Electrical Engineering and a career in wireless technologies. Through much of my life, I have melded photography with many of my other interests: astronomy, SCUBA diving, backpacking and travel. I love the beauty and imagery of the natural world and enjoy capturing it and sharing it with others.
Thank you for your interest in my work.
https://www.peterhergesheimer.com