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Old 09-01-2007, 06:07 PM
Rob_K
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Got it!

Just setting up camera (borrowed!) on tripod at the end of twilight when the bright light appeared! Pity I'm not familiar with the camera (Fujifilm S5500), as I was fumbling around with the buttons and knobs in a panic in the dark. Got three images in Night Mode @ 3-sec each, but focus was not good and I didn't know how to set the shutter delay (hence wobble at start). Checked Heavens Above later to confirm - should just read IIS threads!

Anyway, got a couple of colourful streaks against black sky, one attached below (time 9:46pm). Very bright and smooth across sky. Maybe next time I'll be ready.

Cheers -
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Click for full-size image (ISS - 3-sec trace of satellite across sky, 9-46pm, 8 January 2007, -0.1 mag, DSCF0122 small.JPG)
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