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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 13, 2010, 07:52:11

Title: Light pollution
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 13, 2010, 07:52:11
Hello,

I moved recently to get some darker skies, although last night I was mainly popping out to check out the 8" F4 (long story soon) I did some light pollution photos.

EOS300D ISO800 F4.5, out of focus,

Directions approximate....

Up, just for Mick.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4516732225_31974e4edd_b.jpg)

South

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4516733695_7625303cf7_b.jpg)

East

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4517368218_1386e822d1_b.jpg)

North

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4517369886_b08c89c926_b.jpg)

I did not do West, I had run out of animal skin, and a Deer was bogging me out :-(

Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: MarkS on Apr 13, 2010, 08:03:41

Chris,

Looks like a very acceptable sky to me.  Is it Lydd?

Very jealous!

Mark
Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 13, 2010, 08:11:04
Nope a few miles from Blacklands, like 3.
Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: mickw on Apr 13, 2010, 10:05:20
Must agree, up is certainly dark around Blacklands, up a little bit is not too shabby either  :lol:

Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: Mac on Apr 13, 2010, 14:53:47
cool, I'll have to take some for comparison when i finally move.

Looking at http://www.need-less.org.uk/ (http://www.need-less.org.uk/) and using their simulator

I should be mag 5.2  :o
:cheesy:
Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: Mike on Apr 13, 2010, 15:40:18
Quote from: Space Dog on Apr 13, 2010, 08:11:04
Nope a few miles from Blacklands, like 3.

Ahh that will explain why you are so keen to go there ;)
Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Apr 13, 2010, 16:09:53
he he,,,,,, but I'll still be camping and drinking, unlike last time I feel great at the moment and I will image, oh yes I will.

Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: Mike on Apr 14, 2010, 19:14:15
There is a few campsite marked on that website in dark site :-

http://www.rother-valley.com/

We should check it out.

Title: Re: Light pollution
Post by: mickw on Apr 14, 2010, 19:41:55
You're just trying to make Chris travel further  :twisted:

Looks OK although only March to October, but as you say, should be checked out.