Satellite Tracker Images

Satellite Tracking Images

Taken using Brent Boshart Satellite Tracker Software

All images taken using Meade LX203 8in SCT

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Arianne

European expendable launch system

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Cosmos 1736

Russian Satellite

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Cosmos 1736

Russian Satellite

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Cosmos 1803

Russian Satellite

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EGP

Japan's "Experimental Geodetic Payload" or "Ajisai" (Hydrangea flower) is a very distinctive object launched in August 1986. EGP is a sphere with a diameter of seven feet, and is covered with mirrors designed to reflect sunlight so the satellite can be photographed by ground stations for precise geodetic surveying measurements. The brief flashes are too short to be noticed by the naked eye. In binoculars EGP resembles the strobe of an airplane but the flash pattern is more complex than a strobe light.

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EGP

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International Space Station

My first attempt at imaging the ISS with a ToUcam.
The body is overexposed but the solar panels on the right end are clear.

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International Space Station

I tried imaging the ISS with a Pentax DSLR at 2000mm
The exposure is better but the focus is worse since with a DSLR
I can't adjust anything while imaging. Back to the web cam next time

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International Space Station

These web cam images at 1250mm were taken under poor conditions.
The weather was humid and hazy, max elevation was 22 degrees max. The ISS
only had one minute of visibility, not enough time to adjust the camera.

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International Space Station

Web cam images at 1250mm, max elevation was 53 degrees max
The ISS only had one minute of visibility, enough to focus but
not enough time to adjust the camera gain. The tree and haze
turned down the brigtness for me. I'm getting better!

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International Space Station

Web cam images at 2000mm, max elevation was 66 degrees max
I changed focal length and got worse

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International Space Station

Web cam images at 2000mm, max elevation 76 degrees.
These images were taken about 30 seconds apart on Aug 31 4:37 AM.
Note the rotation of the spaceship. The arc across the sky causes
the ISS to change angle and size.

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