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4 planets in one night.
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14 years 8 months ago - 14 years 8 months ago #84453
by Frank Ryan
My Astrophotography
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4 planets in one night. was created by Frank Ryan
Another clear night here in Shannon so out went the Scope...
Before that...
I caught Venus and Mercury above the Caherconnell Ring Fort in the Burren
on Sunday night..
Large image:
farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4517640734_1f042252dc_b.jpg
Mercury.
Tough planet to inage!
I've never resolved it better than a rough blob before.
It'll have a nice crescent phase for the next few evenings as it swings by in front of the Sun.
Venus.
With it's blanket reflective clouds of sulphuric acid you
can't miss it right now in the West after sunset.
I must get some filters to try and tease out cloud detail.
Mars.
Although past it's prime viewing it's still respectable in
larger scopes. Lots of detail visually last night.
Dark and albedo features were clear along with the
bright white polar cap and some clouds.
Saturn.
Well, the rings are still face on...
Roll on October when the'll start to open out again.
Before that...
I caught Venus and Mercury above the Caherconnell Ring Fort in the Burren
on Sunday night..
Large image:
farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4517640734_1f042252dc_b.jpg
Mercury.
Tough planet to inage!
I've never resolved it better than a rough blob before.
It'll have a nice crescent phase for the next few evenings as it swings by in front of the Sun.
Venus.
With it's blanket reflective clouds of sulphuric acid you
can't miss it right now in the West after sunset.
I must get some filters to try and tease out cloud detail.
Mars.
Although past it's prime viewing it's still respectable in
larger scopes. Lots of detail visually last night.
Dark and albedo features were clear along with the
bright white polar cap and some clouds.
Saturn.
Well, the rings are still face on...
Roll on October when the'll start to open out again.
My Astrophotography
Shannonside Astronomy Club __________________________________________
Meade ETX-125PE, Bresser 10 x 50 Binos & Me Peepers
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14 years 8 months ago #84458
by dave_lillis
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re:4 planets in one night.
Good stuff Frank, looks like the long session on Sunday night wasnt enough for you.
Im all astronomied out till Friday. !
Im all astronomied out till Friday. !
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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14 years 8 months ago #84459
by Seanie_Morris
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re:4 planets in one night.
Nicely done Frank, glad you were able to resolve Mercury. 
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Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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