Double Iridium Flare

[koputai (Jason)]

Hi All,

This morning from Canberra there were two Iridium flares within 28 seconds, and just 2 degrees apart. Both satellites were visible travelling together for quite some time, it looked great.

This shot was taken with a Canon 7D, 35mm f/2 prime @ f/2.8, ISO1600, 77 seconds. Shot from suburban Dickson, very close to the shops, so a fair bit of light pollution. No filters, I left the LPS at home in Sydney.....

Even though the flares were only 28 seconds apart, I had to make the exposure longer to capture both approaches and departure. Both Iridiums were heading North to South, but as a bonus another satellite was heading from South to North through the same part of the sky.

Cheers,
Jason.

[Troy]

A double, Wow

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Nice capture Jason! I've caught a double like that on a couple of occasions, and it's cool to see them together.

I've recently picked up an EF 35 f/2 as well, but haven't had a chance to point it skyward yet. It's good to portraits of the kids though.

Cheers,
Stephen

[koputai (Jason)]

Thanks guys.

Stephen, I must say that so far my astro results with the 35mm f/2 haven't been great, but I haven't really given it a chance yet. It is a lovely little lens (and little being the operative word) for wandering around with.

Cheers,
Jason.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

I recently picked up a double flare also, happens quite often apparently, good job! Least you didn't get hit by a sudden flash from a flood light, like I did

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Great shot!!