The Iridium satellites primarily control communications, such as our cell phone signals. However, as they rotate in order to position their solar panels towards the sun, they can also be used as a photographic element. Location: Twin Lakes, NE Date: 2011-07-15 Camera: Canon XSi (modified) Lens: Sigma 20mm f/1.8 Mount: Still Tripod Shot: 2 stacked images Sunset: 1/10th f/7.1 ISO400 Flare: (1 hour later) 25 seconds ISO 800 f/2.8 Processing: Photoshop, Topaz DeNoise