Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury and M45 over Brisbane

[StephenM]

Hi all,

Here's the view from Mt Coot-tha at about 5:30 this morning. I decided to make the most of the clear-ish skies, because the forecast tomorrow and Sunday is not very good.

It should be even better tomorrow, provided the clouds stay away!

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
Stephen

[iceman]

beautiful stephen! Nice work!

[h0ughy]

mate you might be the eyes we need - more rain here in the hunter region - probably wont get to see a thing. nice image

[Dennis]

Hi Stephen

Well done, that’s a ripper of a shot. Mate, you’re single handedly showcasing Brisbane astro photography to the Forum, I must rekindle my enthusiasm and help shoulder the responsibility! LOL!

Cheers

Dennis

[spacezebra]

Excellent Stephen, its just beautiful.

Cheers Petra d.

[Liz]

Great shot Stephen :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Analog6]

Very nice, I will have to have a look out early in the morning tomorrow and see if I can get something instead of just jumping on the computer as is my usual practice!

[hickny]

I am impressed. Its a great photograph. Well done.

[StephenM]

Thanks very much for the comments everyone!

There was a nice bright Iridium flare (the first I've seen!) a few moments after I took this, but it was just a bit to the north of this field of view. Shame that wasn't in the frame as well!

I'll try and get some shots from the local park tomorrow, if it's clear. Hope the rain goes away for those down south!




Dennis, the mornings are lovely and crisp at this time of year! I recommend you get out there and enjoy it!:)

Cheers,
Stephen

[Kevnool]

Top shot Stephen.
Really great,
Cheers Kev.

[Jen]

:thumbsup: Nice shot Stephen :thumbsup:

[Analog6]

Well, so much for that effort, Been raining all night and very overcast and wet early. Nice and sunny now though! Grrr!

Maybe tomorrow.

[StephenM]

Thanks Kev and Jen!



Yes, I know what you mean Odille. I got up at 5 again this morning, and there was almost complete cloud cover. Had some glimpses of the Moon and Venus through the cloud, but that was it. Glad I got those shots yesterday!

Cheers,
Stephen