..and following on..

..I have enhanced this a bit..

I read on FB that it was going to peak at 2am. Yes, I stayed up.

It wasn't anywhere near as bright (hence the enhancement). I've changed lenses from my kit 18-55mm to my 10-20mm sigma. I've set the camera to manual focus (something I can't do with the lens), and upped the ISO a bit. Exposure is now 20 seconds.

You cant see it here, but there were pulses of light radiating out from the centre. Pity about those streaks of cloud coming out from Handa.

In PS, I increased the exposure by 2.5, and decreased the brightness to reduce the flare from the streetlamps.. Looks like the finished result will be a bit grainy..

Please look at yesterdays pic to see how far the Plough has revolved..