Recent Images - Noctilucent Clouds 2009

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Wild Sky Date: 14th July 2009 10:45pm Telescope: no scope Camera: Nikon D40 Another of the Noctilucent cloud shots in wild and windy condtions

Noctilucent, two counts. Date: 14th July 2009 Telescope: no scope Camera: Nikon D40 This wide angle shot has Lampyris Noctiluca (glowworm)in the foreground, with Noctilucent cloud in the background, Most fitting!

Night shining clouds Date: 14th July 2009 2 hrs before midnight Telescope: no scope Camera: Nikon D40 Note how the local clouds are black against the shining clouds

Noctilucent clouds over Princess Risbourgh Date: 14th July 2009 Telescope: no telescope Camera: Nikon D40 18-55 zoom The display was spoilt a little by the black foreground clouds Noctilucent clouds are about 50miles high. There a strong wind here, moving the trees and also a small extent, the camera.