Photographing the ISS

[DarrenG]

I decided to try and capture the pass of the ISS over the UK this evening. But being in a rush I had forgotten to switch off AF and by the time I figured out the issue I only managed to capture the second half of the pass almost all of iut behind the only tree in our garden!

This was my first ever attempt and so I was lucky to guess the exposure correctly but any tips on improving things would be welcomed. Also, how do I ensure the camera is focussed at infinity next time?

ISO 200 f5.6 20secs 14-45mm at 14mm

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[Wasabi Bob]

Great shot

Very nice shot! As an amateur radio operator I've been able to have at least one conversation with them, and I often listen to them as they pass over.

Might also be interesting to just take 1 minute exposures and see if you catch other birds passing over. Most people have no idea how many satellites pass by in the night sky every day.

 

[DarrenG]

Nice idea. Typically, every other pass since has been obscured by cloud but as soon as I have a clear night I'll try that.

 

[Fiddler]

Very nice shot! As an amateur radio operator I've been able to have at least one conversation with them, and I often listen to them as they pass over.

Might also be interesting to just take 1 minute exposures and see if you catch other birds passing over. Most people have no idea how many satellites pass by in the night sky every day.

I'm a radio amateur too! Had a couple of chats with the ISS, myself :smile:

 

[Wasabi Bob]

Hi Fiddler

Glad to meet a fellow ham!

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[DarrenG]

Well whilst we're all wandering OT here, I'm a novice UK HAM - passed the first stage of my licence a while back. Nothing so grand as talking with ISS though - yet M3CVM