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Celestial Scenes
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PhotographerAndre van der HoevenLocationPapendrecht, The NetherlandsDate03/03/2012EquipmentCelestron C11 with DMK21-618DescriptionThis moon mosaic was made during the national star observation days. It was made using a C11 at f/10. 107 images were made using a DMK21-618. The images were stacked (Autostakkert V2) from 30s movies (1800 frames) of which the best 25% was used for stacking. Post-processing was done using astra-image and mosaicing using Imerge. This image should be seen at full resolution (3890x4650 pixels) to really appreciate its details: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6817466372_e3ed4aa781_o.jpg |
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PhotographerJames WillinghanLocationElkridge, MarylandDateMarch 11th 2012 at 0640UTEquipmentMeade 12 inch LX200 SCT, Lumnera Skynyx 2.0M canera, Astronomix RGB filters and a Powermate 2.5X.DescriptionWhile Saturn is going to be low in the sky for us in the Northern Hemisphere this year, nice pictures can still be caught when most if not all of the conditions come together. |
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PhotographerOdilon Simões CorrêaLocationAraxá, BrazilDateMarch 8, 2012 - 22h 42m UTEquipmentCanon EOS Rebel T3i, f/3.5, ISO-200, 30 seconds.DescriptionThe photograph shows a beautiful transit of the ISS, which shone spectacularly and passed very near the zenith, leaving its trail from the constellation of Orion to the bright star Sirius. In the foreground, typical Brazilian golden trumpet trees. |
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PhotographerCarlo MucciniLocationRome, ItalyDate03/01/2012 7:51pmEquipmentTEC 140 telescope with Televue Barlow 3x, Baader IR-cut filter CCD: DMK41 b/wDescriptionLunar crater PLATO The purpose of this observation is to verify the presence or absence of a special hook-shaped shadow that's famous lunar observer Wilkins recorded with observations conducted April 3, 1952 at 21:30 TU |
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PhotographerRick BaldridgeLocationSan Jose, CADate2012-03-07 18:08:20 PSTEquipmentCanon Rebel XTi body on StellarVue 80mm ED refractor, 560mm fl (f7.0). 1/100 sec, ISO 200, f7.0. Tripod mount.DescriptionCalculated exact spot to take a picture of the "Worm" Full Moon rising over Lick Observatory. Image is cropped 3x from original format. Photo was chosen for Astronomy Picture Of the Day (APOD) for March 10, 2012. http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120310.html |
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PhotographerJonathan ModigLocationASKC Dark Sky SiteDate1/28/12EquipmentModified Canon 300d with a Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 at 70mm f/5.6 with an adapted Omega NPB filter, mounted on a homemade motorized barn door tracker 17 - 4 minute exposures for a total of 68 minutes at ISO 1600DescriptionThis photo shows a rich part of the constellation, Auriga Included are M36, M37, M38, the Flaming Star Nebula and many other deep sky objects. |
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PhotographerJack FuscoLocationUnited StatesDateFeb 20, 2012EquipmentCanon 7D, Tokina 11-16 ATX f/2,8, tripod, shutter releaseDescriptionThis shot shows a brightly visible Zodiacal Light seen in Cherry Springs State Park, PA. The Zodiacal Light is a glow that extends along the ecliptic and is caused by sunlight that is scattered by space dust in the zodiacal cloud. Venus and Jupiter are also brightly visible along the ecliptic as well. Above that the star cluster Pleiades can be seen. |
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PhotographerPeter GorczynskiLocationOxford, ConnecticutDateFeb. 27, 2012 4:48UTEquipmentC14, DMKAU618.AS, f/28, resized 225%, Astronomik RGB filtersDescriptionSeeing was very good providing a very sharp B channel. Delicate cloud detail was captured. |
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PhotographerEfrain Morales RiveraLocationAguadilla, Puerto RicoDate02/21/2012, 07:37utEquipmentEquipment: LX200ACF 12 in. OTA, F30, CGE mount, PGR Flea3 Ccd, TeleVue 3x barlows, Astronomik L, RGB filter set.DescriptionSaturn King of the Ring Planets, My most recent session from Feb. 21st, 07:37ut. In the northern pole region remmants of the Serpent Storm could still be seen (grn/blu band) and two moons could be seen at top Left Enceladus top Right Tehtys. |
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PhotographerFrankie LucenaLocationCabo Rojo, Puerto RicoDate2/26/2012 at 7:09pmEquipmentOlympus Stylus Tough 3000 mounted on a tripod.DescriptionI waited for twilight to photograph this conjunction to capture the deep blue sky surrounding Venus,the Moon and Jupiter. |
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