Star of Bethlehem
Dec 19, 2020 12:39:31 #
ALN
Loc: San Diego, CA
On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky, and they will appear to shine together as one body. Thus appearing as the Star of Bethlehem - an event that hasn't happened in nearly eight centuries. If it actually happens, I definitely want to capture it. But being an amature photographer, I'll probably blow it with my settings. So would appreciate suggestions for settings on my Canon EOS Rebel T2i that will result in a great photo.
Dec 19, 2020 13:15:34 #
Dec 19, 2020 13:15:57 #
I'm going to watch this too, my choice of locations might still be snow bound Monday night, oh well.
Dec 19, 2020 15:49:44 #
I wonder how many people are expecting huge radiant white light beams in four directions.
Dec 19, 2020 18:34:00 #
ALN
Loc: San Diego, CA
Well, if there are huge radiant white light beams in four directions, I sure would like to capture them on camera. If only I was savvy enough to know the correct settings; any suggestions?
Dec 19, 2020 19:23:11 #
ALN wrote:
Well, if there are huge radiant white light beams in four directions, I sure would like to capture them on camera. If only I was savvy enough to know the correct settings; any suggestions?
They should be out there now, just not in conjunction(?).
See what shooting them over the next couple of days yields for you.
Experiment.
Maybe rgrenaderphoto can assist you - https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-678479-1.html#11837755.
Dec 19, 2020 19:42:00 #
Dec 20, 2020 06:13:59 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
ALN wrote:
On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky, and they will appear to shine together as one body. Thus appearing as the Star of Bethlehem - an event that hasn't happened in nearly eight centuries. If it actually happens, I definitely want to capture it. But being an amature photographer, I'll probably blow it with my settings. So would appreciate suggestions for settings on my Canon EOS Rebel T2i that will result in a great photo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdQhoLGeoWY
Dec 20, 2020 08:36:41 #
Dec 20, 2020 09:10:04 #
Delderby wrote:
Was there such a conjunction when Jesus was born?
There has been lots of debate about this between astronomers an theologians. There apparently was something like this around that time, give or take a few years. Also we don't use the same calendar today. So, we will probably never know for sure. The star of Bethlehem was in the East, this one is in the Southwest sky. It should look pretty cool. Hoping for clear skies.
Dec 20, 2020 09:56:14 #
PhotoPhred wrote:
There has been lots of debate about this between astronomers an theologians. There apparently was something like this around that time, give or take a few years. Also we don't use the same calendar today. So, we will probably never know for sure. The star of Bethlehem was in the East, this one is in the Southwest sky. It should look pretty cool. Hoping for clear skies.
Thx
Dec 20, 2020 10:07:34 #
Longshadow wrote:
I wonder how many people are expecting huge radiant white light beams in four directions.
LOL!
Dec 20, 2020 10:08:09 #
Dec 20, 2020 10:13:54 #
ALN wrote:
On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky, and they will appear to shine together as one body. Thus appearing as the Star of Bethlehem - an event that hasn't happened in nearly eight centuries. If it actually happens, I definitely want to capture it. But being an amature photographer, I'll probably blow it with my settings. So would appreciate suggestions for settings on my Canon EOS Rebel T2i that will result in a great photo.
If you want to capture them with any detail, you'll need lots of focal length, at least 1,000mm, but if you want a wide field with landscape included, pick a lens less than 100mm (generally speaking) and then they will appear as a brighter star.
Dec 20, 2020 11:50:19 #
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