Observation by Paul G. Abel: Conjunction between Mars and Jupiter thi...

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2018 Jan 07 - 06:45

Uploaded

2018 Jan 07 - 11:35

Objects

Mars
Conjunction
Jupiter

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Constellation

Dorado

Field centre

RA: 04^h45^m
Dec: -62°13'
Position angle: +0°37'

Field size

0°13' × 0°13'

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x25

Target name

Conjunction with Mars and Jupiter

Title

Conjunction between Mars and Jupiter this morning

About this image

It's been a little while since I've posted any planetary observations as all of the planets have either been hugging the southern horizon or have been hiding behind the sun! Anyhow, we now have Mars and Jupiter in the morning sky, and this morning I got up early to catch the conjunction. Here's a drawing I made using low power on my 203mm Newtonian reflector. The colour between the two planets was very striking!

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Conjunction Mars and Jupiter 2018 Jan 07 PAbel.jpg (191.4 kB)

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