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Celestial Scenes
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PhotographerHunter WilsonLocationLexington, OhioDateDecember 11, 2009EquipmentSBIG ST-4000XCM, APM/TMB 130/780 Refractor, Astro-Physics Mach1GTO Mount.DescriptionLDN 1622 and 1621 in Orion, SBIG ST-4000XCM, 16x15min, Imager Temp -20C. Lynds' Dark Nebula 1622 lies just outside and east of Barnard's Loop in the constellation Orion. It can be seen as a small inclusion in a northeastern wispy branch of emission nebulosity connected to the Loop. LDN 1622 is thought to be much closer than Orion's more famous nebulae, perhaps only 500 light-years away. Also known as the "Boogeyman" or "Phantom" nebula, it appears as a spectral presence with glowing red eyes drifting through the sky. |
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PhotographerJim HutslerLocationCaseyville, IllinoisDate8:11 p.m. CST on November 2, 2009EquipmentPentax K20 D with a 60-300 mm lens. The picture is a time lapse photograph with both images at F5.6 for 1/125 of a second and the ISO set at 100. The larger moon was photographed with the lens fully extexnded at 300 mm. The lens was retracted to 60 mm to photograph the smaller moon.DescriptionThis is a time lapse photograph of how the night sky may appear if the Earth had two satellites. |
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PhotographerPaco BurgueraLocationHigueruelas, SpainDate17-11-2009EquipmentNikon D300 and fisheye lens. APROX 290 SHOTS 25 SEC AT F:2.8 AND ISO 1600DescriptionStartrails loking noth and a Iridium 49 of mag -8 flash. Duration of 2 hous and a half, The observing activity are reflected on foreground, with lamps trails and moving bodies. |
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PhotographerFrankie LucenaLocationCabo Rojo, Puerto RicoDateNovember 24 2009 at 9:54pmEquipmentKodak Z740 set at F/2.8 for 8 seconds and an ISO of 400.DescriptionHere in Puerto Rico we celebrate the coming of the three kings which is represented by the three stars in Orion's belt. On the eve of this day,January 5, the children place grass under their beds to feed the Camels that carry the three kings. Its like leaving Santa a glass of milk to reward him for his long journey. We now celebrate Christmas like you folks in the united states but we also celebrate the coming of the three kings, so I have combined both cultures in one photo. |
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PhotographerIan MercierLocationEast Angus, CanadaDateNovember 23Equipment254/1200 Newtonian, QHY5 camera with an IRcut on EQ6 mountDescriptionThis scene captured by a manual tracking with a 9x50 finder scope, I practiced a lot with airplane. |
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PhotographerEfrain Morales RiveraLocationAguadilla, Puerto RicoDate11/24/09 23:14utEquipmentLX200ACF 12 in. OTA, CGE mount, DMK21AF04 Ccd, PowerMate 2.5x barlows.DescriptionCrater Albategnius basin floor shows some dimples impressions of ancient craters that were filled with lava in the past. Just right of the phase of the moon (angle) for these features to be seen. |
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PhotographerPete LardizabalLocationCanaveral National Seashore, FLDate2:30pm EST 11/16/09EquipmentAstro-Physics 130EDF Gran Turismo, TV 2x barlow, Canon 30D, on a home made ALT/AZ mount.DescriptionThis image captures the moment the pyro charges detonate to separate the SRBs from the External tank. The location is as far down the east coast of Florida that civilians can get to view a shuttle launch. This oblique view was captured one mile north of a NASA telescope viewing the launch. A portion of the NASA replay captures a similar view. |
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PhotographerCraig & Tammy TempleLocationHendersonville, TNDateNovember 5, 11 & 12, 2009EquipmentTelescope: Astro Tech AT8IN 8” f/4 Newtonian Accessories: Baader MPCC Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G controlled by EQMOD Guiding: Orion StarShoot AutoGuider on William Optics ZS66 Camera: Self-modified Canon Digital Rebel XT Acquisition: ImagesPlus 3.75 Camera ControlDescriptionThe Wizard Nebula is a large, diffuse HII region in Cepheus associated with the star cluster NGC7380. It is ionized by the binary star DH Cephei. Stewart Sharpless cataloged this as object 142 in his 1959 catalog. This image is a composite of 6 hours of RGB color data combined with 3 hours of Hydrogen-Alpha data. |
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PhotographerDavid CoxLocationRansomville, NYDateOctober 19, 2009EquipmentAPM 80/480 APO CGE / Lodestar Guider Canon 40D Hap ModifiedDescription32 240sec subs (2 Hr. 8 Min) Darks, Flats, Bias This is my third attempt at photographing a galaxy. I'm just starting out and enjoying the discovery process involved with this incredible hobby. |
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PhotographerHunter WilsonLocationLexington, OhioDateNovember 12, 2009EquipmentCelestron 9.25 reduced 0.63, SBIG ST-4000XCM, Astro-Physics Mach1GTODescriptionJones-Emberson 1 (PK164+31.1) in Lynx, 16x10min, Imager Temp -20C, 50% Crop. Coordinates: 07h 57m 30s; +53º 25 ’ 30’’. Jones-Emberson 1 (PK164+31.1) is a 14th magnitude planetary nebula in the constellation Lynx at a distance of 1600 light years. It is a larger planetary with low surface brightness. The 16.8-magnitude central star is very blue white dwarf. Discovered in 1939 by R. Jones and R. Emberson, it's "PK" designation comes from the names of Czechoslovakian astronomers Perek and Kohoutek, who in 1967 created an extensive catalog of all of the planetary nebulas known in the Milky Way as of 1964. |
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