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Jan 7, 2012 21:07:57   #
suntomoon Loc: Virginia Beach, Va.
 
cool picture, and so is NPR :-D

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Jan 7, 2012 22:13:18   #
Singing Swan
 
gessman wrote:
CocoRoger wrote:
Nope, once the sun goes down regardless of location you can see it weather permitting and aren't blocked by trees and buildings. But mountains no.


I was joking about having to get on my roof but with regard to your reply, you might want to rethink your response although it's going to appear that I'm nitpickin' you. I'm sure you're thinking about distant mountains. Far mountains are one thing and you're right, but near mountains are another matter. There are folks who live in valleys nearby and only get about 4 hours a day of sunshine from mid-morning to mid-afternoon and yet it will be daylight hours considerably longer than that. They'll have to come out of there to see this event. Their view will indeed be blocked by mountains.
quote=CocoRoger Nope, once the sun goes down rega... (show quote)


Wow! And I thought I was getting the short shrift with my six hours of sunlight. Mountains get in my way too. And they are soooo hard to move!!!

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Jan 7, 2012 22:14:49   #
CocoaRoger Loc: Cocoa Florida
 
oh yee of little faith

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Jan 7, 2012 22:42:43   #
Singing Swan
 
I didn't say I couldn't, just that it's hard to do!!! It takes a long time.

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Jan 7, 2012 22:56:44   #
xpane
 
jkaye65 wrote:
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.
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That's a great tip. Was wondering how you attached your camera to your telescope. I have an 8" reflector.

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Jan 7, 2012 23:08:22   #
gregoryalanmccorkle Loc: Seattle, Washington
 
Good luck all. Still cloudy in Seattle.

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Jan 8, 2012 12:37:34   #
CocoaRoger Loc: Cocoa Florida
 
LOL

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Jan 9, 2012 04:11:39   #
Mozzie Loc: South Africa
 
whitewitch wrote:
photogrl57 wrote:
whitewitch wrote:
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
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)


Yep a telescope is next on my wish list
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... :|
quote=photogrl57 quote=whitewitch Hi everybody, ... (show quote)


Try eBay, one of the guys I work with has just bought an adapter to be able to mount his 400D to his telescope.

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Jan 10, 2012 21:11:51   #
whitewitch Loc: Buffalo NY
 
Mozzie wrote:
whitewitch wrote:
photogrl57 wrote:
whitewitch wrote:
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
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)


Yep a telescope is next on my wish list
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... :|
quote=photogrl57 quote=whitewitch Hi everybody, ... (show quote)


Try eBay, one of the guys I work with has just bought an adapter to be able to mount his 400D to his telescope.
quote=whitewitch quote=photogrl57 quote=whitewi... (show quote)


Thanks so much! :P

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Jan 26, 2012 13:29:39   #
3Dean Loc: Southern California
 
whitewitch wrote:
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
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)


Reminder: This happens tonight.

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Jan 26, 2012 18:40:14   #
CocoaRoger Loc: Cocoa Florida
 
I just spent half an hour taking pics. The best time is 6 pm and after. I havent downloaded yet. Unfortunately I'm new to this and my remote shutter release has yet to arrive so I tried quantity in the hopes of getting a few decent ones. By the way, if you go out at 6 and look straight up, that bright ''star'' is Jupiter and this Sunday it will be even closer to the moon. So if you miss tonight, you might get something better Sunday



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Jan 26, 2012 21:31:04   #
whitewitch Loc: Buffalo NY
 
CocoRoger wrote:
I just spent half an hour taking pics. The best time is 6 pm and after. I havent downloaded yet. Unfortunately I'm new to this and my remote shutter release has yet to arrive so I tried quantity in the hopes of getting a few decent ones. By the way, if you go out at 6 and look straight up, that bright ''star'' is Jupiter and this Sunday it will be even closer to the moon. So if you miss tonight, you might get something better Sunday


Beautiful, Coco! Thanks so much for posting. It really turned out nice. It was cloudy here so I couldn't get anything but thank you for the heads up regarding Jupiter on Sunday. That's really nice to know. Hopefully the skies will be clear by then :-P

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Jan 26, 2012 21:32:06   #
whitewitch Loc: Buffalo NY
 
3Dean wrote:
whitewitch wrote:
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
Hi everybody, br br I was listening to Science Fr... (show quote)


Reminder: This happens tonight.
quote=whitewitch Hi everybody, br br I was liste... (show quote)


And it's cloudy here! :cry:

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Jan 26, 2012 21:34:53   #
whitewitch Loc: Buffalo NY
 
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.


I hope so! :-)

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