Observation by Andrew Paterson: Venus above Jupiter with Castor and Poll...

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2026 Jun 10 - 21:47

Uploaded

2026 Jun 11 - 08:54

Objects

Venus
Castor

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 07^h38^m
Dec: +26°19'
Position angle: +36°39'

Field size

15° × 11°

Equipment

iPhone 16Pro

Exposure

5s f2,8 ISO 1000

Location

Hill Head, Hampshire

Target name

Venus and Jupiter with Castor and Pollux

Title

Venus above Jupiter with Castor and Pollux

About this image

An iPhone image of Venus lying above Jupiter with Castor and Pollux to the right.
Mercury was too low in the sky to be visible on this occasion.

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