Just another boring shot of the ISS
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Just another boring shot of the ISS
The ISS went almost straight over my town last night. I thought I'd have fun trying to capture it with the astronomy club's 20". Telescope: Obsession 20" f/ 5, Eyepiece: 9mm w/2.5x barlow, Camera: LG V20 phone
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
You did a great job of capturing such a boring object Tom 
A great image!
A great image!
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Tom,
Okay you're starting to make us a little bit jealous with your 20 inch telescope and a smartphone.
Another beautiful image. Especially for something moving so fast.
Cheers,
JT
Okay you're starting to make us a little bit jealous with your 20 inch telescope and a smartphone.
Another beautiful image. Especially for something moving so fast.
Cheers,
JT
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Great shot Tom!
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Just keep posting them .. we will decide if their boring or not . Thanks for sharing it . Phill
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Oh sweet!
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Ho hum...
Pretty darn incredible!
Pretty darn incredible!
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Re: Just another boring shot of the ISS
Outstanding Tom!!! Thanks for posting your not so boring picture.
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