Stargazing LIVE BBC Two, 8.30pm, continuing tuesday and wednesday evening.
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Star Photography
I haven't had much time to play with star photography but below I've posted a couple of shots that I'm fairly pleased with. Here's a useful photography tutorial from astronomer Mark Thompson.
Also see the Stargazing Live photo group.
A few of my recent attempts...
![Explosion of stars over the Pantanal - i'm blown away!]()
Explosion of stars over the Pantanal, Brazil, Aug 2011 (6400 ISO). Like floating in space - mesmerising.
Tonight I'll be getting out my telescope once again to attempt to follow the lead of Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain, as they take us on a thrilling tour of the stars. This year Stargazing Live will be broadcast from the control room of Jodrell Bank observatory and tonight's episode will focus on our nearest neighbour - the Moon.
Check out their packed website for more information, clips and things to do.
Check out their packed website for more information, clips and things to do.
Star Photography
I haven't had much time to play with star photography but below I've posted a couple of shots that I'm fairly pleased with. Here's a useful photography tutorial from astronomer Mark Thompson.
Also see the Stargazing Live photo group.
A few of my recent attempts...
Explosion of stars over the Pantanal, Brazil, Aug 2011 (6400 ISO). Like floating in space - mesmerising.
I was filming a story about these trees in the Northern Woods of Maine and using the headlights of my car I was able to illuminate the trees for a second whilst capturing a several second exposure of the stars.
I was pleased to see ths shooting star when I looked back through my images...
