Observation by Steve Knight: Venus / Moon / Jupiter conjunction

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2019 Jan 31 - 06:44

Uploaded

2019 Jan 31 - 13:48

Objects

The Moon
Jupiter
Venus
Conjunction

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 17^h31^m
Dec: -26°44'
Position angle: -20°45'

Field size

9° × 15°

Equipment

Canon 550D Camera
55-250mm kit lens

Exposure

2 sec at ISO1600 at 84mm fl at f4.5

Location

Warkworth

Target name

Venus + Moon + Jupiter

Title

Venus / Moon / Jupiter conjunction

About this image

Well worth getting up at 4.30 for (I think). Of zero interest scientifically but still a stunning sight.

Files associated with this observation

IMG_4932 compressed.jpg (1.8 MB)

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