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")

176 files, 8 linked files, 184 files total, last one added on Feb 07, 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")

70 files, 19 linked files, 89 files total, last one added on Aug 11, 2024
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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, 4 linked files, 29 files total, last one added on May 22, 2024
Album viewed 399 times

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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4 albums on 1 page(s)

Last additions - Sun and Moon
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Moon - ahead of first quarterSimonSmollettFeb 07, 2025
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Moon - just past first quarter waxing gibbousSimonSmollettFeb 07, 2025
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The Moon 88% Gibbous (not quite Full)SimonSmollettFeb 03, 2025
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Mare Tranquillitatis DaveAJan 10, 2025
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The Moon Crater TychoDaveAJan 10, 2025

Random files - Sun and Moon
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The MoonMike
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Sunspots 11-9-11Carole
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Moon Mosaic (first 6 images) Carole
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Sunspots!Ray Hemming
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Doug