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Images of the ISS - Sunday 20th October 7:23pm

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11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #99031 by michaeloconnell
Images of the ISS - Sunday 20th October 7:23pm was created by michaeloconnell
Here's my first attempt at taking images of the ISS through a scope. Gave it a go as it passed overhead earlier this evening (7:23pm).
Images taken with DMK41 and TEC140 refractor. No barlow used - must give it a try next time.



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11 years 2 months ago #99033 by dave_lillis
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very nice,
how good was the tracking, was the mount keeping the station in the center of the fov easily ?

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11 years 2 months ago #99036 by michaeloconnell
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Thanks Dave.
The mount tracked well initially. However, when it came towards the meridian, it had a tough time keeping up.

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11 years 2 months ago #99040 by dave_lillis
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ah yes., so did it do a meridian flip at that point?, I'd have been holding my breath :ohmy:

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11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #99045 by michaeloconnell
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No. The length of time needed to flip and retrack the ISS would be too long.
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11 years 2 months ago #99049 by peterako
Excellent shots Michael!!

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