[AZ-Observing] Venus and Jupiter in morning sky
- From: Andrew Cooper <acooper@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 07:47:56 -0700
Set the alarm somewhat early this morning to set up the 6"RFT in the
backyard. I was at first greeted by two glowing spots of cloud as a
series of cirrus clouds drifted through. But there were good gaps and
the clear view was sublime in the deep blue of the dawn. Both planets
were easily visible with a 35mm eyepiece, but that gives three degree
field in the RFT. Stepping up to a 12mm eyepiece both planets just fit
in the field at either side but as disks now, a gibbous Venus and at the
other side of the field Jupiter and retinue. Before breaking down I
turned the scope to the last quarter moon as well for a view this night
owl doesn't often see.
This is the second time I have seem Jupiter and Saturn in the eyepiece
at the same time. The last was a few years back in the evening sky.
That time we were set up in a schoolyard and shared the unique view with
the students at a school wide star party. I wonder how often these
events occur?
Andrew
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