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")

89 files, last one added on Sep 11, 2011, 6 linked files, 95 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")

24 files, last one added on Oct 17, 2011, 13 linked files, 37 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")

17 files, last one added on Sep 12, 2010, 4 linked files, 21 files total

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Last additions - Sun and Moon
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The Sun by Ken Pearson 11-10-11KenOct 17, 2011
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The Sun by Ken Pearson - October 2011 KenOct 17, 2011
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The Sun Kelling (with Webcam) CaroleOct 16, 2011
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Kelling Heath 23-9-11 3 days before Aurora CaroleOct 16, 2011
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Sunspots 14Sep11PhilBSep 14, 2011

Random files - Sun and Moon
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MoonFay
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Transit of VenusGreg Smye-Rumsby
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WC 13-6-11 Carole
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Sun in H AlphaPhilB
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Shores of Mare ImbriumPhilB