Attention UHH members- Upcoming Celestial Event
Jan 6, 2012 19:37:40 #
Hi everybody,
I was listening to Science Friday today on NPR. They featured an astronomer who spoke about the winter sky - stars, constellations and planets, etc. MARK YOUR CALENDARS - On JANUARY 26 there will be a crescent moon perched above the planet Venus. Venus is the brightest object in the western sky when the sun sets. I don't have powerful equipment but I thought this would be a great opportunity for anyone who has their camera rigged up to a telescope. I hope some people here will be able to capture this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the UHH community comes up with. I think it will be exciting. Just thought you'd want to know :-P Whitewitch
I was listening to Science Friday today on NPR. They featured an astronomer who spoke about the winter sky - stars, constellations and planets, etc. MARK YOUR CALENDARS - On JANUARY 26 there will be a crescent moon perched above the planet Venus. Venus is the brightest object in the western sky when the sun sets. I don't have powerful equipment but I thought this would be a great opportunity for anyone who has their camera rigged up to a telescope. I hope some people here will be able to capture this. I'm looking forward to seeing what the UHH community comes up with. I think it will be exciting. Just thought you'd want to know :-P Whitewitch
Jan 6, 2012 19:40:51 #
Jan 6, 2012 19:50:13 #
Faith'sMom wrote:
That sounds awesome! I hope to see some great pics too!
I know! I can't wait to see the results.. 8-)
Jan 6, 2012 19:58:52 #
whitewitch wrote:
I know! I can't wait to see the results.. 8-)
Faith'sMom wrote:
That sounds awesome! I hope to see some great pics too!
I know! I can't wait to see the results.. 8-)
:thumbup:
Jan 6, 2012 20:10:43 #
Here's a possible tip for taking images of the "conjunction" of the moon and Venus. I say "possible" tip because I have never tried this with a lens, only a telescope.
To get your stars to have points, like my shot below of Venus and the moon (from 5 or 6 years ago), you tape two pieces of string in a cross or "x" pattern across the front of your optics before you take the photo. I've used this with my 4" refractor telescope, but never a camera lens, so I am not positive how it will work. At least you have some time to try it out before the conjunction happens.
To get your stars to have points, like my shot below of Venus and the moon (from 5 or 6 years ago), you tape two pieces of string in a cross or "x" pattern across the front of your optics before you take the photo. I've used this with my 4" refractor telescope, but never a camera lens, so I am not positive how it will work. At least you have some time to try it out before the conjunction happens.
Jan 6, 2012 20:25:01 #
jkaye65 wrote:
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Well, thank you! I was told by another photographer that you can also use a piece of screen over the camera lens. Like window screen - now they make window screen out of some type of plasticky type material so you don't have to worry about damaging or scratching your lens. 8-) By the way, that's a really neat photo!
Jan 6, 2012 21:11:44 #
Geez, and I thought that my husband was the only one to listen to NPR.It's kinda a neat station.
Jan 6, 2012 21:13:22 #
gardenqueen wrote:
Geez, and I thought that my husband was the only one to listen to NPR.It's kinda a neat station.
I'm hooked on it. Science Friday is the best - it has the most interesting topics. Your husband must be a very smart guy! :P
Jan 6, 2012 23:13:08 #
whitewitch wrote:
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)
I don't have powerful equipment either but who knows? I did write it on my calendar!
Jan 6, 2012 23:36:10 #
I heard that on the radio as well and have thinking about the best view around town with good foreground for photos. I am sure we will see lots of amazing shots.
Jan 7, 2012 01:05:17 #
russthepig wrote:
I heard that on the radio as well and have thinking about the best view around town with good foreground for photos. I am sure we will see lots of amazing shots.
Will you be using your camera connected to a telescope or just your camera, like I will be doing? I really need to go to the country side. There are too many city lights around here. I hope it's clear that night.... :P
Jan 7, 2012 01:07:14 #
Janice wrote:
quote=whitewitch Hi everybody, br br I was liste... (show quote)
I'm glad. I'm really interested to see what people come up with.....
Jan 7, 2012 01:35:14 #
whitewitch wrote:
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)
Yep a telescope is next on my wish list
Jan 7, 2012 02:32:14 #
photogrl57 wrote:
quote=whitewitch Hi everybody, br br I was liste... (show quote)
I have a telescope that I've had for years but I have no idea how to rig my camera up to it. I guess I better research that... :|
Jan 7, 2012 05:50:18 #
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