Uploads from Donegal Skies, tagged sky, with geodata

Andromeda Galaxy

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:52:51 -0700

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Location: Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Time: 22:00 - 00:00
Date: 21 Sep 2012
Target: Andromeda Galaxy
Exposures: 8 x Five minute exposures (12Darks) Flats

Equipment:
Mount- Celestron CG5-GT (unguided)
Camera- Self-modified Canon 1000D
Telescope- Celestron Oynx 80ED
Additional- Astronomik cls clip LP filter.
Stacking & Processing: DeepSkyStacker & Photoshop CS5

Reaching for the Stars APOD

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:35:33 -0800

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Astronomy Picture of the Day 19 Jan 2012

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Taken on 15 January 2012 at Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

Conditions were poor (lots of clouds) but it was great to get back out shooting the stars again.

Image Details:
Time & Date: 15 Jan 2012, 19:20
Location: Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Exposure: 30Sec, ISO 1600, F:4.5
Camera: Canon 1000D on fixed tripod

Orion Over Lough Eske

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:04:51 -0800

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Taken on 15 January 2012 at Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

Conditions were poor (lots of clouds) but it was great to get back out shooting the stars again.

Image Details:
Time & Date: 15 Jan 2012, 19:20
Location: Lough Eske, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Exposure: 30Sec, ISO 1600, F:4.5
Camera: Canon 1000D on fixed tripod

Orion Widefield

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:11:26 -0800

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Cought this between the clouds on 22 Nov. 2011 between 02:30 and 04:00.

Only one hours worth of data. Two panels of 3x 10 min exposures using modded Cannon 1000D, simga 70-300 lens and CG5 mount.

Not sure if the coulour is right as I think my moniter could be doing with a calaberation.

A Colourful Pair (Mars & Regulus)

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:27:57 -0800

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A Colourful Pair. Mars (red) and Regulus (blue) appox. 1 degree apart.

Image Details
Location: Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Camera: Self-modded 1000D
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm APO, Set at 300mm.
Mount: CG5 unguided
Date & Time; Time: 10 November 2011, 05:00
Exposure: 1 x 60 sec
Processed: Photoshop CS 5

Seaside Stars

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:04:04 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Dunfanghy, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

27 Sept 2011

1x 30sec, Canon 1000D, 18-55mm kit lens

Harvest Moon Rising

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:54:16 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

The harvest Moon two days after full.

Taken with a hand held Canon 1000D and Sigma 70 - 300 mm Lens set at 300 mm.

14 Sept. 2011
Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal

Cloudy Trails

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:06:34 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Starved of clear skies, I took this short series of images around midnight on 21 Sept. 2011. Just passing half hour really, too many clouds to get a nice image out of it.

9 x 3min subs, Canon 1000D
Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Dark Side

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:49:33 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Just for fun!! I messed a around with some images from the eclipse back in June and this is the result.

The Wing of the Swan

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:57:06 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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here is the story behind this image:

Night Under the Stars

I did another process on this one. Still not happy with but I’ll leave at this for now.

Image Details
Location: Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Camera: Self-modded 1000D
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm APO, Set at 70mm.
Mount: CG5 unguided
Date & Time: 24/25 August 2011, 23:00-04:30
Exposure: 18 X 10mins, ISO 1600 (180min Total)
Calibration: 12darks
Stacked: DSS
Processed: Photoshop CS 5

Wing of the Swan

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:19:48 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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here is the story behind this image:

Night Under the Stars

Quick process of data from 25/08/2011

Canon 1000D (Modd) and Sigma 70-300mm lens at 70mm. 18 x 10mins.

Noctilucent Clouds in the Wake of the Eclipse

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:26:24 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

I took this image of Noctilucent Clouds over Mountcharles, Co Donegal just as I was packing up after shotting the eclipse. A lunar eclipse, ISS passes and noctilucent clouds all in the space of a few hours! A fantastic evening of astronomy.

Details:
Location: Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Date: 15 June 2011
Time: 23:30-00:00
Camera: Self modded Canon 1000D, 18-55mm stock lens set at 35mm
Exposure: 2 X 4sec, ISO 200 F4.5

Eclipsed Observer

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:17:07 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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Oh what a night!! A total lunar eclipse and clear skies, I couldn’t have wished for more. From Donegal, Ireland, Moon rise occurred just after totality but I was still able to capture everything that was visible from my location. I searched google maps and street view for the past few weeks trying to find the best location in the county to view the eclipse. The pier in Mountcharles, outside Donegal Town provided a picturesque setting and a clear south eastern horizon, making it my location of choice. The weather forecast was predicating a relatively good chance of clear skies. So I packed the car up and headed off brimming with excitement. Upon arrival, I was thrilled with my choice of location but the skies were looking threatening, clouds everywhere….. except the south east and that’s the way it stayed all night. The weather was making up for the bitter disappointment of missing the December eclipse because of cloud. A few curious passers-by rolled up to have a look. The excitement was building and then around 22:10..Eureka!! There she was. The dim, red, eclipsed Moon just hanging over the horizon. A magical and humbling hour followed as the Moon climbed and grew back into its original form. An amazing night of astronomy. Easily the most memorable experience I have had during my short time in astronomy, along with March’s aurora display.

Image Details:
Location: Mountcharles, outside Donegal Town, Ireland
Date: 15Jun2011
Time: 22:00-23:30
Equipment: Canon 1000D, Celestron Omni XLT 150 on CG4 Mount, Velbon 700D fixed tripod, Sigma 70-300mm APO lens

Lunar Eclipse Unfolds

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:11:10 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Lunar Eclipse

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:59:04 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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***Explored 16 June 2011***

Oh what a night!! A total lunar eclipse and clear skies, I couldn’t have wished for more. From Donegal, Ireland, Moon rise occurred just after totality but I was still able to capture everything that was visible from my location. I searched google maps and street view for the past few weeks trying to find the best location in the county to view the eclipse. The pier in Mountcharles, outside Donegal Town provided a picturesque setting and a clear south eastern horizon, making it my location of choice. The weather forecast was predicating a relatively good chance of clear skies. So I packed the car up and headed off brimming with excitement. Upon arrival, I was thrilled with my choice of location but the skies were looking threatening, clouds everywhere….. except the south east and that’s the way it stayed all night. The weather was making up for the bitter disappointment of missing the December eclipse because of cloud. A few curious passers-by rolled up to have a look. The excitement was building and then around 22:10..Eureka!! There she was. The dim, red, eclipsed Moon just hanging over the horizon. A magical and humbling hour followed as the Moon climbed and grew back into its original form. An amazing night of astronomy. Easily the most memorable experience I have had during my short time in astronomy, along with March’s aurora display.

Image Details:
Location: Mountcharles, outside Donegal Town, Ireland
Date: 15Jun2011
Time: 22:00-23:30
Equipment: Canon 1000D, Celestron Omni XLT 150 on CG4 Mount, Velbon 700D fixed tripod, Sigma 70-300mm APO lens

Eclipsed Moon Rising

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:37:29 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

Lunar Eclipse: Earth's Shadow

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:37:29 -0700

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Noctilucent Clouds in the Summer Sky

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:28:40 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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Having never seen or photographer NLC before, I had been watching the messages boards, websites and keeping in touch with astronomy friends regarding any possible display since the start of May. The weather has not been kind for any of the displays so far so imagine my frustration last night when reports of a possible display came in, I rushed outside and there was complete cloud cover. I dejectedly headed back inside and watched the mess boards for the next hour up to 00:30. Sure enough there was a display in progress as photos began to be posted to the message boards. I decided to have one last check for clear skies just before going to bed and….. Eureka!! Clear skies and there they were those elusive electric blue beauties!! A truly memorable night followed. The wonderful views of the processing NLC display were interrupted by no less than 3 majestic passes of the ISS. Finally as the Sun was creeping towards the horizon the brilliant Jupiter came into view in the north eastern twilight. Upon return to my home when reviewing my photos I realised I captured an Iridium flare along with the NLC. A great ending to a truly magical night.

Details:
Location: Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Date: 14 June 2011
Time: 00:30-3:30
Camera: Self modded Canon 1000D, 18-55mm stock lens set at 18mm
Exposure: 10sec, ISO 400 F5

Delights of the summer Sky: Noctilucent Clouds & Iridium Flare

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:28:27 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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Having never seen or photographer NLC before, I had been watching the message boards, websites and keeping in touch with astronomy friends regarding any possible displays since the start of May. The weather has not been kind for any of the displays so far so imagine my frustration one night when reports of a possible display came in, I rushed outside and there was complete cloud cover. I dejectedly headed back inside and watched the message boards for the next hour up to 00:30. Sure enough there was a display in progress as photos began to be posted to the message boards. I decided to have one last check for clear skies just before going to bed and….. Eureka!! Clear skies and there they were those elusive electric blue beauties!! A truly memorable night followed. The wonderful views of the progressing NLC display were interrupted by no less than 3 majestic passes of the ISS. Finally as the Sun was creeping towards the horizon the brilliant Jupiter came into view in the north eastern twilight. Upon return to my home when reviewing my photos I realised I captured an Iridium flare along with the NLC. A great ending to a truly magical night.

Details:
Location: Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Date: 14 June 2011
Time: 00:30-3:30
Camera: Self modded Canon 1000D, 18-55mm stock lens set at 18mm
Exposure: 3 x 8sec, ISO 400 F5

Electric Blue Beauties in the Summer Sky

nobody@flickr.com (Donegal Skies) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:28:09 -0700

Donegal Skies posted a photo:

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Having never seen or photographer NLC before, I had been watching the messages boards, websites and keeping in touch with astronomy friends regarding any possible display since the start of May. The weather has not been kind for any of the displays so far so imagine my frustration last night when reports of a possible display came in, I rushed outside and there was complete cloud cover. I dejectedly headed back inside and watched the mess boards for the next hour up to 00:30. Sure enough there was a display in progress as photos began to be posted to the message boards. I decided to have one last check for clear skies just before going to bed and….. Eureka!! Clear skies and there they were those elusive electric blue beauties!! A truly memorable night followed. The wonderful views of the processing NLC display were interrupted by no less than 3 majestic passes of the ISS. Finally as the Sun was creeping towards the horizon the brilliant Jupiter came into view in the north eastern twilight. Upon return to my home when reviewing my photos I realised I captured an Iridium flare along with the NLC. A great ending to a truly magical night.

Details:
Location: Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Date: 14 June 2011
Time: 00:30-3:30
Camera: Self modded Canon 1000D, 70-300mm Sigma lens @70mm
Exposure: 4 x 1.3sec, ISO 400 F5