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")

73 files, last one added on Feb 02, 2010, 3 linked files, 76 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, 14 linked files, 25 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")

14 files, last one added on Apr 18, 2008, 1 linked files, 15 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")

14 files, last one added on Jul 23, 2009, 4 linked files, 18 files total

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Last additions - Sun and Moon
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Full moon 29 Jan 2010MarkSFeb 02, 2010
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MoonFayJan 27, 2010
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MoonFayJan 27, 2010
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Jupiter and the Moon 20.12.09CaroleDec 20, 2009
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MoonFayNov 28, 2009

Random files - Sun and Moon
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Noctilucent CloudsRick
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AristarchusGreg Smye-Rumsby
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Half moon image 9.05.08Miriam
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Sunset Cloud RainbowCSuddell
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The MoonMac