The O.A.S. Astrophotography Gallery

A place for members' images...


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")

184 files, 8 linked files, 192 files total, last one added on May 02, 2025
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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")

81 files, 19 linked files, 100 files total, last one added on Apr 12, 2025
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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")

25 files, 5 linked files, 30 files total, last one added on Apr 12, 2025
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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")

51 files, 5 linked files, 56 files total, last one added on Apr 29, 2025
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4 albums on 1 page(s)

Last additions - Sun and Moon
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Waxing MoonSimonSmollettMay 02, 2025
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Zodiacal Light, Puntagorda, La PalmaDuncanApr 29, 2025
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Partial Solar eclipse (starting 10:00 am)SimonSmollettApr 12, 2025
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Day time Moon in Blue SkyDaveAApr 06, 2025
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Our Star with Sun spotsDaveAApr 06, 2025

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