Night time animations from GCSP 2006

[Astroman]

Dean Ketelson, coordinator of the Grand Canyon Star Party, has assembled these two amazing animations of the night sky at the GCSP 2006. He set his Canon 300D on a tripod, set it to expose automatically for 30 seconds and just let it run. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Broadband is recommended and let it load fully, then watch. The brightest frames from the front are buses and traffic. The brightest frames from the rear are the washroom doors opening. Watch for airplanes, satellites and movement of scopes. The second one has a good view of Dennis Young's 28" in action. Note that he's still there after those around him are gone. (Good man, Dennis)

http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/uploads/GCSP_MW_Animation.gif

http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/uploads/Milky_Way_2_slow.gif

[FLO]

Great post Astroman!

Really enjoyed it

[russ]

superb.....almost felt i was there or was that i wish i was there? Here's hoping Kelling is clear......oh is that a pig i've just seen fly past my office window? :?

Russ

[Jamie]

Cracking animations Astroman.

Thanks for sharing.

[GordonCopestake]

A little better than my lyra one lol

Oh for dark skies!

[Astroman]

Hey, Gordon, I thought the Lyra post was really cool! It's what made me think to post these. Nice going, you go with the hand you're dealt, no? 8)

[GordonCopestake]

Hehe, indeed! Next time i move house i'll be making sure to look for a dark site!

[OXO]

:shock:wonderfull

[Greg]

Excellent ..Even the wife enjoyed those..

That says something..She thought my sunspot pic was "Dirt on the lens"...

[Astroman]

Excellent ..Even the wife enjoyed those..

That says something..She thought my sunspot pic was "Dirt on the lens"...

Don't despair, Greg. Any time someone says that to me in public, I laugh and say, "Yeah, like I've never heard that one before." It usually puts them off without being too mean. :blackeye:

[daz]

Oh Wow!! Superb images, well worth the wait!

[geppetto]

Great fun

Thanks AM 8)

[Carl]

Unbelievable movies/clips Astroman.Just look at all those meteors.and the milkyway.Unreal.