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Post by pghram on Dec 20, 2014 17:33:51 GMT -5
Here's a couple more, I hope you enjoy. Nothing special, but the learning curve continues.
M82 aka the cigar galaxy
Barnard 33, aka the Horse head nebula. The streak across the center is a darn satellite trail. We didn't have enough lights to remove it. We're also fighting light pollution.
Thanks for looking.
Rich
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Post by droseraguy on Dec 20, 2014 19:05:38 GMT -5
Still amazes me every time.
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Post by snowmom on Dec 21, 2014 5:12:44 GMT -5
I actually like the satellite trail. I used to love watching them make their way across the sky when I lived out on the prairie. little to no light pollution 15 miles out of town in IL. Here we have actual dark sky parks where we can go, though the sky in town is still much clearer than on the prairie in IL.
Do you ever catch meteorites in film? so interesting.
Love horsehead, I have seen so many photos of it, always so beautiful! Seeing the night sky always puts things in
perspective. thanks for the pictures- Keep 'em coming.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 21, 2014 7:45:52 GMT -5
That is a big world out there. Odd how so much of those features is invisible to the naked eye.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 21, 2014 7:57:02 GMT -5
We have a lot of light pollution here as well, Rich. Desert trips are always good for star viewing. One night on our last trip was exceptionally clear, and we were treated to a nice meteorite shower. Saw maybe 30 or more in the stretch of a few hours, didn't know until after the fact that it had been expected.
I've never used a telescope, but it sure opens up a portal into the night sky. I love the Horse Head nebula. Thanks for sharing your stellar pics, Rich!
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Post by fantastic5 on Dec 21, 2014 8:10:41 GMT -5
I have always been a fan of star gazing. Nothing better than laying on a blanket looking up at a dark sky. They are just so hard to come by in the eastern US. A fellow rockhound had brought a telescope to a dig a few years ago and was able to show us the moons of Mars. I thought that was so cool. I thought the most interesting thing was how it showed how fast we were actually spinning. He did not bring the, sorry for the lack of terminology here, thingie that auto tracked a fixed point so he kept having to make adjustments for the earths spin.
Keep the pictures coming!!
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Post by jamesp on Dec 21, 2014 8:28:48 GMT -5
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Post by spiritstone on Dec 21, 2014 20:48:01 GMT -5
Beautiful pics your still getting. We get blanketed most every week with the Aurora's. They are so Intense and colorful some nights, that you can drive with the headlights off as they brighten the ground in green color. Purple and red when they are strong CME's. Tonight or early morning hrs, they are calling for a strong burst. You possibly could catch a glimpse in the USA if you live close to the border. It should produce some nice looking purple and green in the night sky if the clouds stay away up here.  |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 21, 2014 21:11:40 GMT -5
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Post by spiritstone on Dec 21, 2014 21:27:48 GMT -5
That pic does not do them any justice but thanks for the compliment they deserve. To see this in person, picture in your mind the colors intensifying and fading, changing mass to thick and thin, plus dancing around in a rolling wave motion from second to second. Legend has it that when you whistle loud, the spirits of the light become stronger and are supposed to come and get you. It does give some here the willies if you whistle.  |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 21, 2014 22:39:19 GMT -5
That pic does not do them any justice but thanks for the compliment they deserve. To see this in person, picture in your mind the colors intensifying and fading, changing mass to thick and thin, plus dancing around in a rolling wave motion from second to second. Legend has it that when you whistle loud, the spirits of the light become stronger and are supposed to come and get you. It does give some here the willies if you whistle. Yea, that sounds LSD'ish. Would love to see the real thing. Is that a could weather phenom ? I would guess that would mess up Rich's astronomy in a hurry. That would mess me up if camping in the out back, and that curtain of color started up. ET call home ! |
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Post by roy on Dec 22, 2014 9:44:31 GMT -5
now thats cool
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Post by gingerkid on Dec 22, 2014 13:26:14 GMT -5
Enjoying your pics, pghram!! Love the Horsehead Nebula!!  |
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Post by spiritstone on Dec 22, 2014 19:16:46 GMT -5
That pic does not do them any justice but thanks for the compliment they deserve. To see this in person, picture in your mind the colors intensifying and fading, changing mass to thick and thin, plus dancing around in a rolling wave motion from second to second. Legend has it that when you whistle loud, the spirits of the light become stronger and are supposed to come and get you. It does give some here the willies if you whistle. Yea, that sounds LSD'ish. Would love to see the real thing. Is that a could weather phenom ? I would guess that would mess up Rich's astronomy in a hurry. That would mess me up if camping in the out back, and that curtain of color started up. ET call home ! Thing is... you dont need drugs for the trip. lol Not a cold weather phenom. It happens all year long, more darkness in winter so it is more prominent in the sky. The best bursts I have seen was in the summer months. It does give some the creeps if they have not seen or experienced them, until they realize it wont harm you. lol |
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Post by jamesp on Dec 22, 2014 19:21:23 GMT -5
That would blow my mind spirit. Nope, no drugs necessary. mother nature is my hero. |
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Post by spiritstone on Dec 22, 2014 20:13:19 GMT -5
Speaking of cold weather phenom..like that word. lol Do you ever get these light beams or columns when the extreme cold weather sets in? I think these are cool to, only thing is they are manmade.   |
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Post by gingerkid on Dec 22, 2014 20:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by spiritstone on Dec 22, 2014 20:51:54 GMT -5
Search lites, lol keeping an eye out for russian bombers. |
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Post by pghram on Dec 23, 2014 8:57:31 GMT -5
Beautiful pics your still getting. We get blanketed most every week with the Aurora's. They are so Intense and colorful some nights, that you can drive with the headlights off as they brighten the ground in green color. Purple and red when they are strong CME's. Tonight or early morning hrs, they are calling for a strong burst. You possibly could catch a glimpse in the USA if you live close to the border. It should produce some nice looking purple and green in the night sky if the clouds stay away up here. Beautiful, thanks for sharing. I'm in GA like James, so no auroras. Rich |
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Post by pghram on Dec 23, 2014 8:58:40 GMT -5
I actually like the satellite trail. I used to love watching them make their way across the sky when I lived out on the prairie. little to no light pollution 15 miles out of town in IL. Here we have actual dark sky parks where we can go, though the sky in town is still much clearer than on the prairie in IL. Do you ever catch meteorites in film? so interesting. Love horsehead, I have seen so many photos of it, always so beautiful! Seeing the night sky always puts things in perspective. thanks for the pictures- Keep 'em coming. First time I saw one I thought it was cool too. Rich |
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