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Post by Paul Evans on Apr 10, 2007 21:57:55 GMT
Well, in advance of tomorrow's closest approach I got this shot through a gap in the clouds this evening with a 135mm f2.8 lens attached to my camera.  Clear skies, Paul. |
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Post by pook on Apr 11, 2007 19:16:24 GMT
Paul,
That's a really excellent shot, nice one my friend!
Kind regards
Pook
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Post by Paul Evans on Apr 11, 2007 19:23:40 GMT
Hi Pook,
Yes, I'm pleased with it. I'm hoping to get a similar one later this evening if the weather holds - weatherman promised clouds but it's fine here on the coast at least - Venus will be even closer tonight - if you have a clear sky keep an eye to the west.
There's also an ISS pass low in the SW at 2219, however the best passes are yet to come - from Friday through to Thursday there's some high and bright passes to see.
Clear skies,
Paul.
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Post by Paul Evans on Apr 11, 2007 21:52:07 GMT
This was my best one this evening in a sky rapidly turning orange! The movement of Venus from last night's position is very apparent.  Clear skies, Paul. |
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Post by Administrator on Apr 12, 2007 18:54:31 GMT
Lovely views of Venus and the seven sisters there Paul, thanks for sharing them, Robert.
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Post by Paul Evans on Apr 12, 2007 22:46:37 GMT
Thanks Robert! For tonight's encounter I put the camera on top of my scope so it's tracked, although I didn't line it up too accuarately! This is a 30 sec exposure at 210mm f8 ISO 800. So, who still doesn't think this was the Star of Bethlehem?  Clear skies, Paul. |
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