Satalite observing and imaging???

[hpcoolahan]

OK ALL.

Heres the Question ,,,,,

Who amongst us on this great forum has done satellite observing,,,,experiences please:biggrin: :biggrin:

I remember someone posted pics not long ago (sorry,, the name escapes me at the moment)of the ISS..
So share some pics and experiences......you know you want too!!!

Looking foreword to your responses..

Cheers
Patrick

[Saj]

I observe satelites and the ISS whenever i get the opportunity. Some may find it odd, but i'm facinated with the idea that i know when they will pass and enjoy witnessing them. I've been using heavings-above.com and have found it extraordinarily useful. For the most part i've used it strictly for observing and curiosities sake such as witnessing the ISS trailing Jules Verne cargo carrier. It also list times of Iridium Flares which (by bad timing and circumstance) i've yet to witness.

I did take the opportunity to take a wide field image of the ISS trailing through Cassiopeia two days ago and have included the image. Nothing special really but i had some time to spare and though it may be interesting to use my new film camera for this opportunity (though i forgot my remote shutter at home and opted the digital instead). The image was taken within the city on a bad camera so the image stinks, but you asked and now you shall receive.

I'm hoping to observe the ISS with the scope soon though the bugger speeds by mighty fast and i'm expecting it will take loads of experience to view it let alone capture it on film.

[mattwastell]

Hi Patrick

Matt P was the recent imager....

http://www.myastrospace.com/forums/search.php?searchid=14271

I once observed the ISS glide past the Moon while I was LPIing, no images as the equipment is not a high speed imager.

It was great to see it zip past the bright Moon.

See ya

Matt

[hpcoolahan]

Hey there guys ..

Well congrats Saj , i havent even tried that yet, well done mate.

mattwastell
Thanks for that, knew i saw it somewhere...lol

I have had heaps of satelites zip passed while imaging , orion ALWAYS has some zipping passed..
I really want to image the ISS one day.

Cheers
Patrick

[madtuna]

Matty P has popped out some cracker images of the ISS, he was even kind enough to clean up one of mine for me.

I try and watch every visible pass and find it a challenge to try and image with my C8 and ToUcam.
With every module added it is getting brighter and brighter.
The last time I imaged it, (the same time as Matty) you could clearly see the shuttle hanging off the side.

On a recent trip to the US I was fortunate enough to meet with Story Musgrave a veteran of I think 6 shuttle missions with about 60 days in space and a number of EVA's under his belt

[Radar]

I try and watch every visible pass and find it a challenge to try and image with my C8 and ToUcam.


Same here, I never get tired of seeing mans amazing achievements.

Welcome to the site mate.

Ray

[malcant]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTUiSNsmkCw

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