International Space Station (ISS) Transit of the Moon


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If you sign up for this event, check the site regularly for updates, as these transits can change significantly due to ISS operations to keep it in the proper orbit. Hence, the TIME and/or LOCATION may change.
If you've ever wanted to capture an image of the International Space Station (ISS) as it passes between us and the moon, well here's your chance.
On Wed. Aug. 13th at 06:51:23.62am (time subject to change between now and the event date), an ISS transit will be visible from the Prescott Area.
However to see this event, you'll need to be in a very specific location at a very specific time. After some research, I've found a location with ample parking and a clear view of the sky where the transit will be visible.
The great thing about photographing a lunar transit is that you won't need any special filters (as opposed to a solar transit - which is a bit trickier to photograph).
You will need the following:
- Camera (duh)
- Long or Zoom Lens 300 mm minimum, preferably more.
- Teleconverter (essential if you don't have a long lens, optional if you do)
- Remote shutter release
- Sturdy Tripod w/ ball or video head
- Super accurate clock (I have an app, so you don't need to have it...unless you want it)
You'll want to set your cameras drive mode to its highest frame rate (usually requires you to shoot in JPEG - but that's OK for this situation)
I'm asking folks to come out well in advance of the transit event in case you want some help setting things up. Ya absolutely have to be ready for this thing, because the event only lasts for 1.04 seconds.

International Space Station (ISS) Transit of the Moon