Iridium 21 at mag -3.0 between Jupiter and Regulus

[Kenny]

Iridium 'flare' at magnitude -3.0 between Jupiter and Regulus (Leo). To put this in context, at the point of peak brightness, this is something the size of a large satellite appearing brighter in the sky than Jupiter, closer to the brightness of Venus. The photo doesn't represent that very well because Jupiter was at mag -1.64 for 29 seconds whereas the satellite was mag -3.0 only for a split second. 29 seconds exposure with Canon 450d. 9th May at 23:19.

[RachelC]

Very cool image Kenny.

[The Thing]

Fantastic stuff Kenny. You are certainly on the lookout for photogenic opportunities!

[Fay]

Great position Kenny!

[Carole]

Great shot.

Carole

[Kenny]

Thanks all.

[MarkS]

A well planned shot! 

Mark