Nikon D300 & Moon

By ShevillWMathers

Saves opening the main dome and switching everything on just for a quick look, especially when anything is so low. Used a 2.5x telenegative to increase the image scale. First camera image is normal view, 2nd is enlarged 50% on the LCD. …


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Errant Satellite to be Shot Down

By Tom

Of course they say there is nothing secret on board, but it is the hydrazine fuel and they are just thinking of our own good. The satellite is to be shot down with a missile within the next couple of days. I’ll post images if they …


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More Comet 17P Holmes

By Ian Musgrave(Ian Musgrave)

Image credit John Pane via Astronomy Picture of the Day. This incredible image from John Pane shows the evolution of Comet 17P Holmes for over 3 months after its outburst. Amazingly, as little as two days ago Holmes could still be …


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