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Night of Astrophotography

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Graeme

Night of Astrophotography Now that I have my new set-up and dark skies (moon is down and I’m at a remote location outside of Ottawa), I’m able to start to seriously test out the scope/mount abilities (sans Auto-Guiding). The above … Continue reading →

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Kanata, Ontario – The last fly pass of the “Discovery”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ron

Graeme arrived after work and suggested that, since the night sky was clear, we should try to get a shot of the last pass by of the space shuttle “Discovery”.

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The Great Orion Nebula

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Graeme

The Great Orion Nebula I’m just starting out in astrophotography so this is my official first Nebula photographed in any sort of clarity to accurately identify it. The Great Orion Nebula makes up part of Orion’s Sword (just below and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Graeme

Christmas Lights, Ottawa, Ontario A quick drive around Ottawa will show that it too has some well lit homes for the holidays. This one was found at 3839 6th Street in Ottawa South just off Bank Street.

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