First time Persied?

[astrodam]

I set up my camera to take 300x30s exposures with 30s interval between shots last night through my kitchen window. I had it pointing in the direction of Andromeda. This was the only meteor type object I caught. Perseus is off frame to the left and as it streaks from that direction I would think this is a genuine Persied.

Would anyone confirm this?

Even if it isn't, I'm very happy with my shot.

[RikM]

I would expect so. It is heading in the right direction and is nice and bright. Good capture

[JB80]

Yeah theres a good chance it is and it's a good one too.

Despite all my efforts I still haven't captured one that bright.

[JKB]

Almost definitely. I was out last night for a few hours and saw around 15. Long and bright too.

Cheers

Jamie

[LukeSkywatcher]

Looks like a satellite flare to me.

[astrodam]

Three yays and one nay, I'm convinced it is. I watched an '88 episode of sky at night earlier and some of the pics on there looked very similar. I'll try to get some more (clear skies permitting) :S

[astrodam]

OK, These are definitely Perseids. There was quite a bit of thin cloud coming and going but these are pointing at the radiant which is off the top of the frame

Of course when I was out I couldn't see a thing!

[Chappers88]

Nice catch. I had the camera set up in the garden for an hour and a half last night and caught nothing. Saw 5 with my own eyes though, 2 that really streaked across the sky!

[astrodam]

Nice catch. I had the camera set up in the garden for an hour and a half last night and caught nothing. Saw 5 with my own eyes though, 2 that really streaked across the sky!

Thanks, I set up the remote shutter control to take 315 shots over about 5hrs and caught 2! When I did go out the clouds rolled in! Tonights forcast looks a bit better for my area so keeping my fingers crossed

Clear Skies!

[Chappers88]

Yeah forecast looks alright for me too in Berkshire. Good luck.

[allcart]

Its an Iridium Flare. I saw it and captured it too.I watched the satellite moving across the sky. It shone brightly for a few seconds then dimmed and went on its way. I posted a pic in my own topic.

[allcart]

OOps, Just noticed this was posted on the 8th. Can't be the same one unless it came round again.

[astrodam]

OOps, Just noticed this was posted on the 8th. Can't be the same one unless it came round again.

Your right Allan,

I was out last night and saw it again in a similar position. I saw plenty of real ones though and snapped a few too

[tingting44]

id say you got one, bottom right of the 1st pic, nice capture either way