Iridium Flare: Adelaide 8.10.10

[deanm]

Bright Jupiter (bottom of frame) is the locator device, generously provided by Gods of Serendipity. This picture is direct from a Nikon 50D, 28-200 lens at f10, 16 sec. 'bulb' exposure, no filtering or processing.

Predicted (CalSky, iPhone GoSatWatch v.1.5) event times were spot on.

First try; hope to get better at pointing so as to be able to improve magnification.

Any advice from seasoned sages (this may well be a tautology..!) greatfully welcomed.

See also:http://astroblogger.blogspot.com/2010/10/captured-iridium-flare-and-jupiter.html

Dean

[Shiraz]

good record of an interesting event Dean. thanks for posting.
regards Ray

[Moon]

Dean
I really like interesting images like this. Well done.
James

[Liz]

A great flare Dean, I always forget to check out calsky for these great little events. :thumbsup:

Aah, great avatar James. :lol::lol: