Iridium 83

[iceman]

Most disappointed I didn't get to capture all of this -8 Iridium Flare at 21:46 last night.. clouds continually rolled through and I didn't see the satellite until it was already quite bright, and it disappeared into the murk just as quickly.

Such a shame, it would've looked nice against the background stars.. oh well, there'll be another time.

Sirius is the bright star at the top of the image.

20s exposure @ ISO400, f2.5, fixed camera tripod. Curves adjusted in PS and noise reduced in NeatImage.

[rumples riot]

Nice iridium and good composition through the clouds.

[Mick]

Your hooked Ice, lovely image.

[[1ponders]]

Congratulations Mike. Another feather in the cap.:) Impressive composition. What focal length were you using?

[iceman]

Thanks Mick, and yeh I am a bit, but I only like to try and photography the really bright ones :D

Paul, this was with my DSCP100, it's a fixed-lens camera with a 3x optical zoom. I was on the widest zoom, it's equivalent to 35mm on that camera.

[[1ponders]]

Thanks for that Mike. Where do you get your Iridium information from Mike? I know someone posted it before but I can't seem to find the link. Wouldn't mind trying one of these myself.

[iceman]

http://www.heavens-above.com

Just enter your location in the database, and click on "Flares for the next 7 days". I just print it out and take it home with me, put it on the fridge, and keep an eye out for them if it's clear.

You can also get the location and times of the ISS, HST and others.. I saw the Hubble frmo Koolang Observatory when I was there with Rodstar the other week.. it doesn't get above 10 degrees though, so a clear view of the East horizon is a must.