Observation by Andrew Paterson: Jupiter and Mars Conjunction

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2018 Jan 07 - 07:07

Uploaded

2018 Jan 07 - 11:38

Objects

Mars
Conjunction
Jupiter

Equipment

Canon Powershot G7X

Exposure

1/8s F2,8 ISO3200

Location

Hill Head Fareham

Target name

Jupiter and Mars Conjunction

Title

Jupiter and Mars Conjunction

About this image

A wide-field view of the close conjunction of Jupiter and Mars this morning. Alpha Librae is the star visible to the west of both planets. It seems strange to think that Mars will outshine Jupiter later this year.

Files associated with this observation

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Jeremy Shears, David Basey, Dawson, Peter Carson, David Scanlan, FRAS

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