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21-02-2013, 06:43 PM
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Comets Lemmon and PanSTARRS & Aurora
Hi All,
With the tow comets dangling in the southern sky there was very little choice for me but to try and get them above the Southern Ocean. On February 13th, Lemmon and PanSTARRS were a bit too far apart for the 35mm lens FoV but on the morning of 17th they fitted the view very nicely.
There was a surprise aurora (Kp 4) on the 17th, which sort of ruined my telephoto timelapse but more than made up for it in the widefield version.
http://vimeo.com/59571509
I have posted the telephoto version of this timelapse in the Solar system section a week ago but I think this rendition belongs here.
Cheers,
Alex
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21-02-2013, 07:10 PM
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Superb Alex, superb!
21-02-2013, 07:15 PM
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Another nice catch, Alex
We were out both nights again doing almost the same thing
No aurora for me though...just a bit far north and a line of clouds hugging the southern horizon didn't help.
21-02-2013, 07:17 PM
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People could be forgiven for thinking you have the power to choreograph all this stuff Alex!
Ready.. 1..2..3.. smile.. wait.. let me just dial up the Aurora again..
Lovely
Phil
21-02-2013, 07:26 PM
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What more could you ask for in astro image!!!
21-02-2013, 07:45 PM
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this is the next level..fanbloodytastic............. ...all you need now is a bolide...supurb!
21-02-2013, 08:07 PM
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Beautiful work Alex!
22-02-2013, 07:38 AM
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Holy cow that's amazing.
22-02-2013, 07:38 AM
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Holy cow that's amazing.
22-02-2013, 07:44 AM
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I love the way the aurora sweeps across. So subtle.
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22-02-2013, 09:05 AM
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Another amazing timelapse Alex! Excellent.
22-02-2013, 09:25 AM
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I watched that with a big grin the whole way through. Sensational!
22-02-2013, 06:47 PM
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Sensational!
Just got my family in to watch this one.
It does appear you’re orchestrated this one your self.
Cheers Mark
23-02-2013, 07:49 AM
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People could be forgiven for thinking you have the power to choreograph all this stuff Alex!
Ready.. 1..2..3.. smile.. wait.. let me just dial up the Aurora again..
I was thinking the same thing Phil
Mind you I can't complain too much after managing that plane transit.
Fantastic work once again Alex. Just perfect!
23-02-2013, 11:52 AM
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Superb. Thanks Alex -a real treat.
23-02-2013, 12:12 PM
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Alex, that's truly awe inspiring. I would love to know the technical details about how you did this.
23-02-2013, 01:03 PM
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Fabulous work ! I see they put it on spaceweather.com
23-02-2013, 01:04 PM
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23-02-2013, 10:31 PM
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Yeh, pretty damn cool Alex
There is interesting stuff out there to capture if one has the skill, enough tenacity and some careful planning...and a bit of luck
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24-02-2013, 08:16 PM
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it just world's best practice! The bar has been raised again! sensational! Thanks Alex ....keep em coming
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No aurora for me though...just a bit far north and a line of clouds hugging the southern horizon didn't help. 
Mind you I can't complain too much after managing that plane transit.
