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Reflection of a comet and an emu

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Reflection of a comet and an emu

Postby Big V on Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:50 pm

Playing at the beach last night..
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now if you look up later in the evening, you will notice a large emu running across the sky..
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outline for those who cant see it..
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:13 pm

Hahaha, I could see it without the outline, but it cracked me up when I scrolled down and saw it too. Thanks.

Love the reflection of the comet!
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Postby mic on Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:13 pm

Bloody Brilliant Big V

What settings on the D70 would you recommend.

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Postby Big V on Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:38 pm

wide lens 17 -18mm 400 to 800 ISO and around 2 minutes.. at f 4.5
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Postby mic on Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:48 pm

Thanks Big V

Legend !

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Postby Big V on Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:47 am

Mic, good luck with your efforts at photographing the comet..MAke sure you take the time to look at it whilst you are exposing, it is truly a once in a life time deal, enjoy it while it lasts..
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Postby mic on Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:08 am

I must blind Big V, I went out and was looking just after Sunset before the cloud came and couldn't see a loody thing.

Very dissapointed :cry:

I have to wait for another clear night.

How long will it be visable for before it goes again.

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Postby Matt. K on Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:09 pm

That's an emu up there? Dang, they fly high! :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby Big V on Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:13 pm

This comet will be visible for the next month but it will slowly fade as it moves out of our solar system, so you will need binos soon and then after that a telescope. This comet will not be making a return visit.
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Postby rflower on Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:31 pm

mic wrote:I must blind Big V, I went out and was looking just after Sunset before the cloud came and couldn't see a loody thing.

Very dissapointed :cry:

I have to wait for another clear night.

How long will it be visable for before it goes again.

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Mic,

I saw the comet last night (from Werribee South) at around 11pm. It was still visible in the south west sky.

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Postby mic on Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:59 pm

Thanks guys,

I'll try again. Big V, that first pic that you did.

What time and settings was that one and what equipment.
What does the Comet look like to the un aided eye, can you see any tail or does it just look like the star Planet Venus ?

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Postby Big V on Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:00 am

Mic, those pics show the comet how it looks the naked eye, 30 seconds 400 ISO f4.5 17mm lens..You are having difficulty seeing at the moment because the moon glow is so bright - have a look after 10 at night and see how you go.
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Postby mic on Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:14 am

Thanks Big V

I'll go out and hunt me down a Comet.

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