In an article from 9 News Australia, photographer Dylan O'Donnel gives us a stunning view of the ISS against the backdrop of the moon.
With the space station rocketing around the Earth at approximately 27,600 km/h, astrophotograher Dylan O'Donnell had less than a second to capture the incredible moment using his telescope and digital camera.
In this image, the space station was roughly 400km above Mr O'Donnell's home town of Byron Bay in New South Wales, but even at this distance, the distinct shape and features of the orbital outpost are clearly visible, including its solar panels and various pressurised modules.
The original hi-resolution photo can be found here.
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(Score: 4, Insightful) by gman003 on Sunday July 05 2015, @06:36PM
I don't have anything else to say about it, it just seemed wrong that only articles we can argue about get comments. Nice shot, I'm always down for more cool space pics.
(Score: 4, Informative) by inertnet on Sunday July 05 2015, @07:10PM
You should start your days with APOD then. I've been taking coffee and APOD in the morning for about 18 years now. Best way to start your day.
(Score: 2) by gman003 on Sunday July 05 2015, @07:13PM
I already do. Like I said, I can always use more cool pics of space.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 05 2015, @07:16PM
> only articles we can argue about get comments
Well that's a stupid thing to say and you're completely wrong.
(Actually I completely agree. The amount of argument and "need to be right/knowledgeable" around here makes it feel like junior high sometimes).
((Also, it's a really great photo))
(((Also, I just finished Seveneves and really liked it)))
(Score: 2) by aristarchus on Sunday July 05 2015, @10:20PM
The amount of argument and "need to be right/knowledgeable" around here
Yeah, that's what you think! But I think it is a great picture, too. So we will have to just agree about the disagreement stuff. Or is that "disagree about the lack of agreement"? I'm confused. Often happens when I stare at the moon too long.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by Runaway1956 on Sunday July 05 2015, @08:26PM
As a one-time amateur photographer - yes, it is a damned good photo. The man obviously spent a good deal of time and effort to capture that image, and it's an image that I couldn't capture today, with the equipment I have availabe.
But, I object to the use of the word "stunning" in the article. Images like this will become more and more common as time passes. Or, I certainly HOPE they do! Great pic, but "stunning"? Sorry, folks, but it doesn't measure up to my imagination, or that of any other long time Sci-Fi addict.
This video is a little closer to "stunning", but I shy away from the use of such descriptors . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6goNzXrmFs [youtube.com]
(Score: 2) by FatPhil on Monday July 06 2015, @12:22PM
That Wernquist movie is only stunning as in "stunningly bad". The claimer (I'm neologising there, it's the opposite of a disclaimer) at the start of the movie is a deceitful and deliberate lie. Nowhere in the universe is the middle-east wrapped around the inside of a huge pipe. And Sagan's parochial spiel is embarassing, as it's borderline racist.
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people; the smallest discuss themselves
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday July 06 2015, @03:17PM
Methinks you are arguing for the sake of argument. I specifically noted the quality of the photo. In my professinal life, as well as my amateur life, I often note a person's skill and professionalism, without being stunned by it. Sharks are in the news these days. You hook one, play him, reel him in, and smack him in the head with a paddle, or a hammer. He is STUNNED. I've not had that problem when admiring people's work - I can still breathe, think, move, talk. Now, I have seen some stunningly beautiful women who left me speechless. THAT is stunning!
(Score: 2) by FatPhil on Monday July 06 2015, @03:45PM
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people; the smallest discuss themselves
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday July 06 2015, @03:21PM
Alright, I'll bite. Racist? Really, racist? Are you a SJW or something? You'll have to explain that racism thing in terms that neanderthals and dinosaurs can understand. Lacking any such explanation, I'll presume that you are a professional offense taker.
(Score: 2) by FatPhil on Monday July 06 2015, @03:43PM
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people; the smallest discuss themselves
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday July 06 2015, @04:16PM
In English, next time?
(Score: 3, Funny) by gawdonblue on Sunday July 05 2015, @06:56PM
... It's a space station.
(Sorry - blame the dark side)
(Score: 2, Interesting) by evilcam on Monday July 06 2015, @02:27AM
When you take a look at the hi-res version, without zooming in, the panels on the ISS do kind of look like the 'wings' of a TIE fighter...
(Score: 2) by kaszz on Sunday July 05 2015, @06:59PM
The picture [deography.com] is 2000 x 1227 pixels and seems to have some dirt on the lens at the top-right sector ;-)
Or it's just that the link is unsecured and some modding in transit went wrong..
Giant Moon fly? bring the NASA swatter.. :P
(Score: 2) by isostatic on Sunday July 05 2015, @07:25PM
Amazing photo.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 05 2015, @07:52PM
Has Soylent news ever received an order under Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 05 2015, @08:02PM
Is that you, Sean?
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Oh sorry, that's "canary".., had a speck on my specs.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 06 2015, @12:29AM
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 06 2015, @04:20PM
Does anybody know any information about the equipment he used?
I am curious especially about the telescope, i.e. size, type.