Hello everybody!
What a fantastic site this is!!
I am very new to astronomy, and am currently researching my first telescope. I am probably going to get an Orion Skyquest XT10.
This is not why I am posting, however...
Last night I was taking a few long exposure shots with my Nikon D90 when I inadvertantly captured something interesting.
I was aiming at M42, but the clouds were rolling in from the east. As Orion disappeared behind the clouds, the only clear sky left was to the West, so I decided to take a few shots of what I believe is Jupiter (yes, I am green).
When I put the photos on my computer I noticed an object tracking in front of the planet. Can someone identify what it may be? Is it a satellite?
I took 6 x 6 second exposures, with a 6'ish second gap in between.
I will attempt to upload the Jpegs that I have, which have had the contrast and brightness altered for clarity. I would love for someone who knows how to work with .NEF images to make the most of these photos, as I know very little about photo manipulation.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...7_927909_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._5182539_n.jpg
I have only included the first and sixth photos, although the object tracks evenly throughout all six... These two photos are taken approximately 1 minute apart.
Is anyone able to enlighten this newbie?
Kind regards,
Jason