Day time images are worth a shot. Sounds like real challenge though. I have imaged Jupiter near the meridian previously but not Saturn.
If you can make this work then you could try for the closest approach point for this conjunction. I think this is about 10am on the 22nd. The separation will be down to 6.25 arc seconds.
I am not going to try imaging this conjunction. Rather I am setting up for day time, twilight and early evening visual observing just to enjoy and commit the event to memory.
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Originally Posted by doppler
I'll be starting from the 17th, when the moon is close and then tighten the field of view as the two planets get closer. I will have a go at some daytime shots as well, Jupiter is bright enough not sure about Saturn though. Hopefully the weather is kind here, the wet season hasn't started yet but afternoon clouds are becoming the norm.
Rick
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