Jump to content

SkySurveyBanner.jpg.21855908fce40597655603b6c9af720d.jpg

Blogpost on imaging satellites (especially the ISS)


Recommended Posts

I have written a blog post about imaging artificial satellites, with a focus on the ISS. Since the SGL challenge is precisely about that, it thought it could be interesting to share.

The article is there:

https://satelliteobservation.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/observing-satellites/

It has a bit of background in the beginning on satellites and how imaging a satellite is similar to a satellite imaging the ground, plus some discussion about the different types of mount and tracking and of what limits imaging performance. The conclusion is that a dob + a high-speed, high resolution camera is a good way to go to make images like these:

There are some very nice images from other people in there too.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Very impressive. One of my "to do" sky objects, maybe the one I'm thinking the most about at the moment.  The article will give me some good tips. I plan some trips to dark sites this summer, will spend some time there. I'll use your article as my preparation guide. Was looking for something like that, so thanks a lot. Terrific effort.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.