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Pictures are copyright © by the author. However, these pictures may be reproduced for non-commercial usage providing credit is given to the author of each picture. For more information, contact Randy Palmer at rpalmer@gnv.fdt.net.

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The Leonid Meteor Shower (1998)

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Heidi, Mike & Kevin Watch the Leonids (47K jpg)

Technical Information

1. Camera: Cannon F1 (fixed mount)
2. Film: Fuji NHG II 800, 28mm, f/2.8
3. Exposure: 1 minute

Orion Deflects a Meteor Off His Shield (49K jpg)

Technical Information

1. Camera: Cannon F1 (G-11 mount)
2. Film: Fuji NHG II 800, 28mm, f/2.8
3. Exposure: 60 seconds

Leonids in the Big Dipper (33K jpg)

Technical Information

1. Camera: Cannon F1 (G-11 mount)
2. Film: Fuji NHG II 800, 28mm, f/2.8
3. Exposure: 120 seconds

Star Trails Around Polaris (101K jpg)

Technical Information

1. Camera: Cannon F1 (fixed mount)
2. Film: Fuji NHG II 800, 28mm, f/2.8
3. Exposure: 13 minutes

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Iridium Satellite Flare

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Iridium 67 Flare (40K jpg)

Technical Information

1. Date: 2001 January 13
2. Time: 6:57 p.m. EST
3. Location: Cedar Key, Florida
4. Camera: Cannon F1 (tripod mounted)
5. Lens: 28mm, f/2.8
6. Film: Kodak 800 print film, 28mm, f/2.8
7. Exposure: 12 seconds (approx.) at f/5.6
8. Comments: Altitude flare about 31°, Predicted magnitude = -7 (according to Heavens-Above). In order to capture both flare and foreground, a wider than normal lens used. In order to not overexpose the brightly illuminated foreground, a much smaller aperture used than usual (f/5.6 vs. wide open). As a result, the flare did not photograph as bright as it appeared in person (many times brighter than nearby Venus). Also, due to the reduced aperture, no stars were captured even though the sky was very dark and full of stars. For more info on Iridium satellite flares, see Catch a *Flaring/Glinting Iridium.

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