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Comets


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Comets sometimes make the most spectacular appearances, and therefore the most amazing astrophotos. (Link-word "Comet")

29 files, last one added on Oct 12, 2010

Asteroids and Dwarf Planets


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There are thousands of minor planets, but none of them is likely to appear as more than a dot in amateur astrophotos. However it can be interesting to catch them on their wanderings. (Link-word "Asteroid")

4 files, last one added on Apr 20, 2009

Meteors


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Astronomers have long observed meteors. Capturing them on film is a little trickier, but can yield interesting images. (Link-word "Meteor")

2 files, last one added on Aug 27, 2010

Satellites


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Artificial satellites can make interesting photographic targets, especially if caught in transit. (Link-word "Satellite")

5 files, last one added on Mar 16, 2009, 1 linked files, 6 files total

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Last additions - Comets and Asteroids
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Perseus double cluster and Comet HartleyFayOct 12, 2010
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Perseid and Milky WayJulianAug 27, 2010
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Comet Sliding Springs.MacFeb 21, 2010
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CaroleFeb 05, 2010
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Meteor at October Unofficial DSCMarkSOct 19, 2009

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ISS with "Jules Verne" ATV MarkS