13/04/2010 Moon, jupiter and a irridium flare

[h0ughy (David)]

Well i tested out the canon40D for the first and last time as a normal camera - took the crescent moon this morning and jupiter. iso 800 and the 24-200mm sigma lens.

Last night i caught an irridium flare with thick high cloud - used the fisheye lens for the first night shot on the 30D. the flare was at 6.48.

They are not flash shots by any means, but at least i got it LOL

[iceman (Mike)]

Nice Dave, looks just like I saw this morning.

[h0ughy (David)]

Thanks Mike - used the lens hood to prop it on the front veranda.

Last night the jet stream was horrible the stars were impossible for guiding on. Looking forward to tonight.

[tornado33]

bet you cannot wait till its cooled and modded

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by tornado33

bet you cannot wait till its cooled and modded

oh yes i am looking forward to it

[stephend]

Good pic David, but can you tell me what is the big flare thing behind the giant arrow ?
Cheers

[Dennis]

Nice shots Dave – I’m particularly fond of the 1st with Earthshine bathing the shadows. Oh, I’m also jealous of your dog house!

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Nice shots Dave – I’m particularly fond of the 1st with Earthshine bathing the shadows. Oh, I’m also jealous of your dog house!

Cheers

Dennis

thanks Dennis. the doghouse is grand

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by stephend

Good pic David, but can you tell me what is the big flare thing behind the giant arrow ?
Cheers

Date: Monday, 12 April, 2010
Your Location: Boolaroo (32.950°S, 151.617°E)
Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 10:00)
Satellite: Iridium 29
Antenna (MMA): Right
Flare centre is at: 32.951°S, 151.580°E
Distance to centre: 3.4 km (2.1 miles)

At your location At flare centre
Time: 18:47:11 18:47:11
Magnitude: -8 -8
Altitude: 45° 45°
Azimuth: 162° (SSE) 162° (SSE)
Mirror angle: 0.2° 0.0°

[venus (Lydia)]

Great capture David!

Now I didn't miss a thing....