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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: MarkS on Apr 26, 2009, 21:54:44

Title: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: MarkS on Apr 26, 2009, 21:54:44

Moon, Mercury and Pleaides tonight (Sun 26 April).

NIkon D70 with 300mm F4.5 telephoto - single 1 sec exposure from my back garden.

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/the_shelleys/Astronomy/moonmercpleiades.jpg)

Mark
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: Daniel on Apr 26, 2009, 22:30:17
That's a Lovely conjuction Mark, might have to go up on the hill near me and see if I can see Mercury myself tommorrow, never seen it before!

Daniel
:O)
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: Ian on Apr 26, 2009, 22:35:54
I like that, very much.

Beautiful image.
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: Carole on Apr 27, 2009, 08:56:15
Fabulous Mark, what a fantastic earthshine.

Carole
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: RobertM on Apr 27, 2009, 09:35:20
I was wondering whether you'd manage to get that, events conspired against me last night so I'm glad you did.  It looks wonderful, especially the Ashen light and perfectly framed.  What a wonderful shot.

Robert
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: MarkS on Apr 27, 2009, 10:10:08

I was really lucky to catch it - I fell asleep sitting on the sofa in the early evening (I was so tired after 2 nights at Kelling Heath).  I woke up after 9pm, it was getting pretty dark - I  just grabbed my camera and made a dash for the garden.  I got a few shots in just before Mercury sank behind a shrub!

Mark
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: Tony G on Apr 27, 2009, 20:42:22
Just happened to be in the right place at the right time, Mark, falling asleep with a camera in your hand, just your luck.  ;)

Deja vu................. :lol:

Tony G

PS.................... another lovely image to add to your gallery. Well Done.
Title: Re: Moon, Mercury and Pleiades
Post by: Ian on Apr 27, 2009, 22:38:19
Mark, while you're at it, what are Saturday's lottery numbers?