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Uploaded by: polymorph — Wednesday December 12, 2012 — Embudo, NM (Current Weather Conditions)

I almost never point my camera north. I'm glad I did!

Categories: astronomy, sky, nighttime Camera Type: NEX-5N
 
Exposure Time: 25 sec.
FNumber: f/3.5
Exposure Program: Manual
ISO Speed Ratings: 3200
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Components Configuration: - - - Y
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 2.00
Brightness: -5.78 EV (0.06 cd/m^2)
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 3.62 EV (f/3.5)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 255
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 18.0 mm
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 3929
PixelYDimension: 2611
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
White Balance: Manual white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 27
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
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1. ChrisAnthemum 6:13 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Wow! You got a good one, Mike! Whatever you did, I hope you keep doing it! Congrats on the new blue for you!
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2. mactoot 6:17 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
WooHoo! Great capture! I wonder if this was a Geminid or one from comet Wirtanen. Presumably they originate from different parts of the sky...
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3. Doesiedoats 6:48 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
So glad you captured this one. It's wonderful!

Congratulations on an AC well deserved.
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4. polymorph 7:41 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Quoting mactoot:
WooHoo! Great capture! I wonder if this was a Geminid or one from comet Wirtanen. Presumably they originate from different parts of the sky...


This could be from Wirtanen. When I use my planisphere I can trace the radiant back to Pisces. The candidate name for this new shower is the Piscids according to the reports I'm reading:

New meteor shower might coincide with 2012 Geminids!
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5. polymorph 7:46 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Thanks ChrisAnthemum, mactoot and Doesiedoats! And thanks reviewers! I plan to upload a time lapse movie showing this wonderful night later today and will post a blog when I do.
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6. gingyb 8:26 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
We are glad you did too.
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7. WurzelDave 8:42 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Cool shot, congrats on AC.
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8. Vicki 9:11 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Great job!
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9. emixam101 9:45 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
WOW!!!! Would be lucky to even get clear sky here, 4 nights in a row in clouds.
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10. polymorph 9:52 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Thanks gingyb, WurzelDave, Vicki and emixam101 :)

I have a time lapse movie up now on flickr here: Meteors Galore

emixam101, I hope you get a break in the clouds for the show!
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11. newenglandlight 11:51 PM GMT on December 13, 2012    
Great capture! Congrats!
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12. catilac 12:21 AM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Fabulous, Congratulations!
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13. SammyWoody 1:46 AM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Awesome! Perfect timing, eh?
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14. polymorph 2:58 AM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Quoting SammyWoody:
Awesome! Perfect timing, eh?


Thank you! But it isn't too hard to time it with an intervalometer ;)

Right now I'm seeing a meteor a minute or more! If you have clear skies, go out and look up. You can get a decent meteor photo with the right equipment in these conditions within 30 minutes or less. I just saw two in the time it took me to check my battery levels.
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15. WigglesMom 5:02 AM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Your photos are exquisite! Thank you for looking north, and thank you for sharing with us! - Julie in Ohio
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16. jsimq 1:58 PM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Awesome!
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17. Railheel 2:21 PM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Gets no better than this, congrats on the blue.
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18. Tanger 2:23 PM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Excellent Shot!!!
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19. Willow13 3:22 PM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Quoting polymorph:
Thanks gingyb, WurzelDave, Vicki and emixam101 :)

I have a time lapse movie up now on flickr here: Meteors Galore

emixam101, I hope you get a break in the clouds for the show!
Beautifully photographed!!
Love watching your "Meteors Galore" time lapse movie on flickr ... full screen!
Thanks for sharing the wonder of your ethereal images!!
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20. Kajzar 10:21 PM GMT on December 14, 2012    
Great capture! Congratulations!
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21. Westerberg 6:53 AM GMT on December 16, 2012    
Great job. I've spent many a freezing night trying to get shots like this. I know it's not easy! Congratulations!
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polymorph I'm a reader, writer and troublemaker. I also like to take pictures and make time lapses.
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