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")

183 files, 8 linked files, 191 files total, last one added on Apr 06, 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, 20 linked files, 101 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")

50 files, 5 linked files, 55 files total, last one added on Oct 12, 2024
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Last additions - Sun and Moon
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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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Our Star with Sun spotsDaveAApr 06, 2025
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A close up of our starRSummerfieldApr 06, 2025

Random files - Sun and Moon
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Half moon image 9.05.08Miriam
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Double rainbowCSuddell
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Mare Tranquillitatis DaveA
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The Lunar Eclipse 21 Jan 2019 - Super Blood Red Wolf Moon!Duncan
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The MoonStephenH