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11-JUL-2007

Iridium Flare by Vega

This flash of light is from the sunlight reflecting off the main antenna of this low earth
communication satellite.

The blue object is the star Vega in the constellation Lyra and some bands of high clouds.

As predicted from the website : http://heavens-above.com

Nikon D70 ,Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II
50s f/5.6 at 100.0mm, iso=800, Equatorial Mount full exif

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Barry S Moore14-Aug-2007 12:43
Great shot and the patience to do this is amazing. ~V~
Guest 16-Jul-2007 05:26
Very cool astronomy shot. v.
Pixel Shooter14-Jul-2007 20:38
Now this is too cool!!! Big V
Pixel Shooter14-Jul-2007 20:37
Now this is too cool!!! Big V
Dan Ng13-Jul-2007 06:53
Outstanding shot of an amazing night sky!! V.
glimpses by lu13-Jul-2007 03:42
This is very, very amazing caputure!!! This is very close to my heart and soul!! WOWOWOWOW!! Excellent work!!! vvvvv.....
Terri Steele13-Jul-2007 02:30
Really nicely done.
Guest 12-Jul-2007 23:46
Fantastic, very interesting work.
Guest 12-Jul-2007 19:42
Excellent capture, Bryan. The blue vega gives a nice contrast of that milky way. :) Gmv.
Guest 12-Jul-2007 19:42
Wow, star gazing at it's best..v
Guest 12-Jul-2007 19:28
Breathtaking! v
QUERIDO12-Jul-2007 18:07
Excellent shot,vote
Tom Munson12-Jul-2007 15:37
Cool shot Bryan. V
Peter Stahl12-Jul-2007 14:24
Awesome is all i can say. You have the best astro shots on pbase. GMV
Guest 12-Jul-2007 13:56
Incredible! V
Char12-Jul-2007 13:25
Hi Bryan,
Fantastic capture! A great composition. \/
Katie Chew12-Jul-2007 13:25
Wonderful!
Bryan Ramsay12-Jul-2007 13:17
Great shot, with excellent detail. How did you come up with the exposure? -BJ
Kathy Pedersen12-Jul-2007 11:39
You are brilliant with this type of photogrophy.........amaing capture....you teach us more and more about the world around us with your works.
Karen Stuebing12-Jul-2007 10:59
Another outstanding night sky photo with a lot of visual interest. I always enjoy learning from you. V.
Guest 12-Jul-2007 08:54
wonderful, very interesting, great work.
Rosi Blaurock12-Jul-2007 08:17
Well done!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle12-Jul-2007 06:07
Very cool shot!! I respect astrophotographers!! Lots of patience. vote