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Celestial Scenes
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PhotographerJoshua CarterLocationCarlsbad, NMDateDec. 25, 2008 11:00PMEquipmentNikon D90 DSLR on tripodDescriptionBig Dipper skyscape with barbed wire fence |
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PhotographerManuel Rodriguez HuertaLocationAguascalientes, Mexico.DateDecember 28, 2008 19:02 h. Local Time (UT -6).EquipmentSony DSC-W100 digital camera. f/2.8, ISO speed 125, focal length 7.9 mm, exposure 3 sec.DescriptionThe Earth, the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus (Five Solar System Objects) in a single picture, an event not usually seen. |
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PhotographerHunter WilsonLocationLexington, OhioDateDecember 28, 2008EquipmentBaader Mod Canon 350D, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 lens at 70mm f/3.2, Astronomik CLS Clip Filter, Baader 2" 7nm Ha Filter, Step Down Rings, Astro-Physics Mach1GTO MountDescriptionBarnard's Loop (Sharpless 2-276) is an emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is part of a giant molecular cloud which also contains the bright Horsehead and Orion nebulae. The stars within the Orion Nebula are believed to be responsible for ionizing the loop. Color Data: 46x120sec at iso 1600 Astronomik CLS Clip Filter Hydrogen Alpha: 15x600sec at iso 1600 Baader 2 inch 7nm H alpha filter Step Down Rings |
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PhotographerTheo RamakersLocationMansfield GADate12/29/2008 19:30EquipmentCanon XTI on normal tripodDescriptionConjunction of Venus, Moon, Jupiter and Mercury. These four objects are aligning themselves for a nice conjunction on December 31 with the moon next to Venus and Jupiter next to Mercury. This image shows how they are getting ready for that two days before the event. |
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PhotographerWeike PanLocationYinna mountain, Meizhou, ChinaDate2008.11.20 & 11.30EquipmentTakahashi FSQ106ED at F5, STL-11000M, Astrodon LRGB filter set, Takahashi EM-200DescriptionThis is an exposure of 10.5 hours total which reveals the rich nebula around M45. It remind us that our space isn't empty and dark, but full of gas and dust. |
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PhotographerFrankie LucenaLocationCabo Rojo, Puerto RicoDate12/13/2008 at aprox. 10:55pmEquipmentKodak Z740 digital camera at F/2.8 for 8 secs at 400 asa.DescriptionBy shielding the Moon's glare with the roof of the house, I was able to photograph this Geminid meteor gliding through Orion's belt. |
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PhotographerJim TomakaLocationAlamogordo, NMDate12/1/08 7:30 PM MTEquipmentCelestron Onyx 80 mm refractor, unguided on GC-5 mount, Canon XSi Rebel DSLR.DescriptionThe Moon, Jupiter and Venus were shot through a Celestron Onyx 80 mm refractor on 12/1/08 at 7:30 PM MT from Alamogordo, NM. Two composite images (Moon at 1/125 sec, Jupiter and Venus at 1/3 sec). |
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PhotographerDhruv ParanjpyeLocationIndia, PuneDate3/12/08 20:00 ISTEquipmentNikon 300, tripodDescriptionI captured the moon and venus after the conjunction on 1st of december. The city got a better weather after a 2 day rainy condition. Jupiter had become faint. |
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PhotographerEhsan Sanaei ArdakaniLocationMazre'ye no, Ardakan, IranDateDec. 1; 2008 - 5:15 PMEquipmentNikon D70s Digital camera + 18-70 mm Nikkor zoom lens @ 18 mmDescriptionThe evening sky of December 1, 2008 was hosted a stunning sky show with participation of Jupiter, Venus and the moon crescent. |
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PhotographerEhsan Sanaei ArdakaniLocationMazre'ye no, Ardakan, IranDateDec. 1, 2008 - 5:36 PMEquipmentNikon D70s Digital camera + 18-70mm Nikkor zoom lens @ 48mm - ISO 200, f/4.5, 20.00 sec exposure.DescriptionIt was one of the most spectacular conjunctions I've ever seen. The beautiful sky colors at dusk, passage of wandering clouds and the great planetary show, made really an attractive night for us. |
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