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")

182 files, 8 linked files, 190 files total, last one added on Mar 18, 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")

71 files, 19 linked files, 90 files total, last one added on Mar 18, 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, 4 linked files, 29 files total, last one added on May 22, 2024
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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")

50 files, 5 linked files, 55 files total, last one added on Oct 12, 2024
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4 albums on 1 page(s)

Last additions - Sun and Moon
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Nearest Star!SimonSmollettMar 18, 2025
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Waxing MoonSimonSmollettMar 18, 2025
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Waxing MoonSimonSmollettMar 18, 2025
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Waxing MoonSimonSmollettMar 18, 2025
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Waxing MoonSimonSmollettMar 18, 2025

Random files - Sun and Moon
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Lunar Eclipse PhasesJonathan
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May 2024 Aurora from Bough Beach - John DeathridgeOAS
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The Moon and ISS overheadKenny
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Spotty SunMac
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The MoonCSuddell