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Started by kopfjäger, March 05, 2012, 05:02:10 PM

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kopfjäger

March 05, 2012, 05:02:10 PM Last Edit: March 05, 2012, 05:18:02 PM by cupcake
Mars will be closest to the Earth tonight, so if you have a scope it's a good night to observe. Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are up in the west. Mars is below at about 7oclock from the Moon.
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the_Journeyman

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March 05, 2012, 06:44:50 PM
I have a scope (8-inch reflector) but the tripod doesn't work right so it's about useless.  I'd like to see that.

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kopfjäger

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March 05, 2012, 06:57:39 PM
Anyone looking for a scope, these guys usually have some good deals.

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ZLTFUL

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March 05, 2012, 08:37:42 PM
Been waiting for the camera mount for my 10inch scope. See so much cool shit I wish I could photograph.
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kopfjäger

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March 05, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
I need one as well, Mars has been great tonight.
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WarrenJ

#5
March 05, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
It might be clear tomorrow night - I'll roll out the 8" Dob.
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kopfjäger

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March 05, 2012, 09:05:58 PM
Quote from: WarrenJ on March 05, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
It might be clear tomorrow night - I'll roll out the 8" Dob.

They'll all be up tomorrow, you got to catch Mercury at dusk, she'll drop away fairly early. Mars is up all night.
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The Bearded Duc

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March 06, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
Saw this before I went to work tonight. Venus was so bright it looked like a flashlight in the sky!
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ungeheuer

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March 06, 2012, 02:35:58 AM
Quote from: cupcake on March 05, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
Mars has been great tonight.
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March 06, 2012, 02:47:33 AM

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March 06, 2012, 03:11:15 AM
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ZLTFUL

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March 06, 2012, 06:30:17 AM
Quote from: duc750 on March 06, 2012, 01:20:13 AM
Saw this before I went to work tonight. Venus was so bright it looked like a flashlight in the sky!

This. And had a VERY bright 3/4 moon on the opposite side of the sky. Haven't wanted that damned camera mount so bad as I did last night.
Tonight it is supposed to be clear and warm. I may just try my luck with the tri-pod and my 1200mm. But have yet to get a steady night shot due to the painfully slow shutter in that light.
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Speedbag

#12
March 06, 2012, 03:12:30 PM
Quote from: WarrenJ on March 05, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
It might be clear tomorrow night - I'll roll out the 8" Dob.

Wow, an 8" doob?  :o

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DanTheMan

#13
March 06, 2012, 04:14:46 PM
took this a week and half ago, I believe its Venus in the pic above the moon. Jupiter was up as well but not in the picture

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March 06, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
Quote from: DanTheMan on March 06, 2012, 04:14:46 PM
took this a week and half ago, I believe its Venus in the pic above the moon. Jupiter was up as well but not in the picture



Wow, that looks beautiful!

Great shot  [thumbsup]
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