Monday, June 10, 2013

SkyWatch

As our Earth spins on it's axis and revolves around the sun our view of the constellations and our sister planets changes. Today as the first sliver of our moon sets in the west it is joined by Venus (lower right) and Mercury (center); above are the bright stars Pollux (left) and Castor (right), the "heads" of the twins in the constellation of Gemini.
    Same view tomorrow eve except the Moon will be a few degrees higher in the sky and Mercury will creep closer to Venus and the horizon.
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5 comments:

baorbans said...

Nice shot .I'll check it out tonight

June 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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June 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM
tinman said...

Thanks. If Scott is around he can get a similar shot with 60mm lens at f2.8, half-second exposure, ISO 800.

June 11, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Greenrok said...

Great capture of Summer Steve. That setting makes me want to sit out and watch the sun go down. Great vibes!

June 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Hawk said...

I started to call you when i saw this.I figured you were all over it.Perfect sky for seeing our celestial neighbors.

June 11, 2013 at 9:58 PM

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