Crescent Moon, Venus, Mercury and Mars - 2nd September

[Matty P]

I was lucky enough to have clear skies for this spectacular conjunction tonight that included three planets and a crescent moon.

I would have liked to image this group when the sky was darker but that would've meant the pairing would be behind the house.

Taken with my Canon 450D and 18-55mm lens @ 55mm. 3 second exposure at ISO 100. Cropped and resized for the web.

Please let me know if you would like to see a larger version as I will post it on my website.

Thanks for looking. :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

yep i was able to partake in the photon grabbing tonight as well. Nice shot Matty. Here are some of mine from this evening - taken while giving a guided tour of the heavens for my daughters guide group.

[matt]

Nice work Matty and David:thumbsup:

[RB]

Hey Matt that's a great shot !!
I love the sharp moon outline and silky smooth sky.

Dave I was hoping you'd get the shots tonight.
I was looking at the sunset and wondering if you would get the chance to image.
Great shots mate, I really like the suburban foreground too, gives a nice perspective.
The last shot looks cool with the earthshine detail.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Phil]

great shot guys wish i had a view to the west like that.
Phil

[h0ughy]

Thanks RB. the moon looked brilliant in the LB16, all the dads loved it!!

[Matty P]

Thanks guys and great shots Dave!

:thumbsup:

[Quark]

Nice work Matt, versatile camera ah.

Hi David, nice shots, just wondered what you took them with?

Regards
Trevor

[tornado33]

Yep great shots all. Would be a great moon to see in the 16 incher, a full one way too bright :)
Scott

[h0ughy]

canon box brownie 400D with a sigma 17-200 mm lens on a rickety camera tripod:D

[Deeno]

Check out that Earthshine......