10.9.13

Curious colour

This tumbling object is another that has a notably red tinge. Presumably we are looking at reflected sunlight so what produces the strong colour is a curiosity.


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Lens 40mm. 40 second exposures
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8.9.13

It pays to wait

Somewhat annoyingly I switched off the camera just as this, brighter than usual, pair of (presumably) NOSS satellites entered the frame. A complete sequence of their passing would have been appreciated.


Lens 40mm. single 40 second exposure

Two fast, one slow

Some objects travel very slowly. Compared to the two obvious trails this object (toward upper centre of frame and moving to left) is positively pedestrian. At 40 secs exposure per frame it took well over 20 minutes to pass across the field of view.


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Lens 40mm. 40 second exposures
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4.9.13

Waiting for buses

Capturing satellites seems a bit like waiting for buses....they all come at once when they do appear. This amazingly synchronous sequence is a bit larger than usual @ 6mb so may take a moment to load.


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Lens 40mm. 40 second exposures
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2.9.13

Flashing pair

This trio of close following trails had a couple of flashers. The first one has an interesting red component. The last one passes near to the Veil Nebula which is faintly visible on the frames. An oddly lit aircraft at bottom right completes this busy sequence.


animated gif. 4.30mb
Lens 40mm. 40 second exposures
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