Hello,
Can everyone post their best ISS or Tiangong photos? Mine are just blobs at the moment until I work some details out.
ISS photos?
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JacksonR
, Apr 19 2025 06:17 AM
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matt_astro_tx
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Posted 19 April 2025 - 09:05 AM
You can search astrobin for examples, with acquisition data provided. Here's a particularly good one: https://app.astrobin.com/i/16x3xi
Just search for "ISS" under explore.
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MeteorBoy
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Posted 21 April 2025 - 07:52 AM
I've tried about 6 times..., this is my best. Astro-imaging is difficult and the ISS is quite challenging. My advice is research and practice, something I'm still working on.
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Posted 21 April 2025 - 08:18 PM
This is the best I got with my old scope (6 inch Newtonian, CG5 mount). I haven't attempted it yet with my new setup (RC8 scope, GEM45 mount).
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RedLionNJ
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Posted 21 April 2025 - 09:47 PM
There are at least two generally accepted experts at this.
Do a Google search for "Voltmer ISS" to find Sebastian Voltmer's amazing work.
About 15 years go, Thierry Legault was the master of the craft but it appears the majority of his hi-res images are no longer available on the web (dead links).
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Posted 21 April 2025 - 11:09 PM
From what I've seen, Khisamutdinov Maksim, Michael Trukzan, and Tom Williams produce some of the sharpest space station shots nowadays. 16+ inch aperture certainly helps.
I've linked a few of my better stills below.
https://www.cloudyni...-start-of-pass/
https://www.cloudyni...-utc-ascending/
https://www.cloudyni...-start-of-pass/
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