Photographing the International Space Station from Your Own Backyard
NASA’s Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX – Photographing the International Space Station seems like something that could be done only from space, but taking a picture from your own backyard actually is easier than you might think.
If you have the right equipment, capturing your own photo of the space station from your hometown can be almost as easy as tracking it, and definitely more satisfying. NASA photographer Lauren Harnett, who took these photos, explained her technique for photographing the station with the moon as the background. But you can choose just about any landmark that is special to you to put in the foreground, as long as you’re careful to ensure the lighting conditions are right.
NASA invites you to share your photos of the space station and tell us the story about how and when you took them. On Facebook, tag the International Space Station page: www.facebook.com/#!/ISS in your photo.On Twitter, include #ISS with your photo. We may even choose a few to post on the NASA website or repost on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Camera Equipment Needed (This list represents what was used to take these photos; you can substitute your favorite gear): Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera 600 mm lens (or the largest you have) 2X telephoto lens converter (amplifies lens) Trigger cable (minimizes camera shake) Tripod (heavy duty works best) Sandbag (keeps tripod stable) Steps for Photographing the Space Station with the Moon:First, determine when the space station is flying over your area and decide where to set up your equipment to take the photos. It is helpful to know from which direction the station is coming. Sightings information and exact dates and times are available on NASA’s SkyWatch website.
Allow plenty of time for set up at your chosen location, as it may take some time to get the tripod perfectly adjusted.
Make sure you check where the moon is and that it is in the phase (full, crescent, etc.) you want. Set up the tripod and camera pointing toward the moon. Adjusting the tripod may be tricky as tripod heads are not designed to tilt back to extreme angles for overhead shots. You may need to extend the two back legs of the tripod while keeping the front leg shorter to achieve the desired angle. Use the sandbag on the front leg to help balance the tripod.
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NASA photographer Lauren Harnett, who took these photos, explained her technique for photographing the station with the moon as the background. But you can choose just about any landmark that is special to you to put in the foreground,
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