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Stephen Mack

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Four Station-Kept Satellites
Four Station-Kept Satellites

Our newest satellite, SXM-9, is finally on station and co-located with 3 other satellites. I photographed their orbital dance within the station-keeping box.

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Stephen MackJanuary 24, 2025
The Moon Blocking Mars!
The Moon Blocking Mars!

I capture my first Mars occultation!

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Stephen MackJanuary 17, 2025
Jupiter Is Back!
Jupiter Is Back!

Jupiter is finally back up, and it’s really high in the sky!

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Stephen MackDecember 13, 2024
A Glint Off The ISS
A Glint Off The ISS

During a high pass of the ISS I caught a large glint of sunlight off the Russian segment.

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Stephen MackDecember 7, 2024
A Peaceful Moon
A Peaceful Moon

You never need a reason to enjoy the moon!

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Stephen MackNovember 7, 2024
Northern Lights!
Northern Lights!

My first time seeing the northern lights!

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Stephen MackOctober 10, 2024
Saturn's Rings Nearly Edge-On
Saturn's Rings Nearly Edge-On

Saturn's rings are nearly edge-on when viewed from Earth, pretty soon they'll look like they've disappeared!

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Stephen MackOctober 3, 2024
Three Satellite Eclipse
Three Satellite Eclipse

Once again I capture 3 SiriusXM satellites falling into the shadow of the Earth. One day this shot may get old, but that day isn't today.

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Stephen MackSeptember 3, 2024
Last Minute ISS Shot
Last Minute ISS Shot

Set up the telescope in record time to catch the ISS. A hazy might means it's not a great shot, but it's always fun!

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Stephen MackJuly 10, 2024
Fireflies Are Back!
Fireflies Are Back!

Nothing marks the start of summer like catching fireflies in the backyard!

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Stephen MackJune 7, 2024
The Chinese Space Station
The Chinese Space Station

First time seeing the Chinese space station since photographing the first launched module!

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Stephen MackApril 22, 2024
My First Time Experiencing Totality
My First Time Experiencing Totality

My first time experiencing totality!

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Stephen MackApril 9, 2024
Another Satellite Eclipse Season
Another Satellite Eclipse Season

Another GEO eclipse season is upon us, so once again I turn to the eastern SiriusXM satellites!

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Stephen MackMarch 4, 2024
Getting Back Outside
Getting Back Outside

It’s been a while since I took the telescope out, so I enjoy a chilly night with the moon and Jupiter.

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Stephen MackFebruary 17, 2024
First Time Photographing The Geminids
First Time Photographing The Geminids

My first time seeing a meteor shower, and I even had some minor success photographing it!

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Stephen MackDecember 14, 2023
A Lovely Thanksgiving Moon
A Lovely Thanksgiving Moon

No reason to photograph the moon other than its a nice clear holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Stephen MackNovember 24, 2023
One More Try At ISS At My Max Zoom
One More Try At ISS At My Max Zoom

I tried getting the ISS at my highest zoom level one more time. It didn’t work great, but it was a fun experiment.

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Stephen MackNovember 20, 2023
Clearest Jupiter Yet
Clearest Jupiter Yet

Jupiter is nice and high in the sky which makes for some beautiful images!

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Stephen MackNovember 13, 2023
Jupiter High in the Sky
Jupiter High in the Sky

Hey look, Jupiter is nice and high in the sky!

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Stephen MackNovember 10, 2023
A Brisk Night For The Moon and Saturn
A Brisk Night For The Moon and Saturn

A beautiful brisk night to see Saturn and the moon.

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Stephen MackOctober 23, 2023
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