The O.A.S. Astrophotography Gallery

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The Moon


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The Moon has been a target for astrophotograpy for as long as there have been astrophotographers. (Link-word "Moon")

82 files, last one added on Aug 24, 2010, 7 linked files, 89 files total

The Sun


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Recently narrow-band filters have made direct imaging of the Sun a possibility, but traditional imaging using projection still has a place. (Link-word "Sun")

11 files, last one added on Mar 03, 2008, 13 linked files, 24 files total

Eclipses, Transits and Occultations


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Solar and Lunar eclipses are among the most spectacular and photogenic events. Lunar occultations can also be fascinating spectacles. Transits of the inner planets Mercury and Venus are rare events, and always worth recording. (Link-word "Eclipse")

13 files, last one added on Apr 18, 2008, 1 linked files, 14 files total

Aurorae and Atmospheric Phenomena


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Very occasionally aurorae are seen as far south as Orpington. Other interesting atmospheric phenomena such as noctilucent clouds, parhelia and halos may be seen. (Link-word "Aurora")

16 files, last one added on Jul 09, 2010, 4 linked files, 20 files total

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Last additions - Sun and Moon
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Shores of Mare ImbriumPhilBAug 24, 2010
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CopernicusCaroleAug 05, 2010
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Moon Mosaic (first 6 images) CaroleAug 05, 2010
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Noctilucent clouds, 2010 July 9th, 21:44 UTCRickJul 09, 2010
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Noctilucent clouds, 2010 July 9th, 21:33 UTCRickJul 09, 2010

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Noctilucent CloudsMarkS
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Partial Solar Eclipse, 2005 October 3rdJim
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Sunspot 28th August 2007CSuddell
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Lunar eclipseTonyB
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Moon Waxing crescentDoug