Moon and 4 planets, part 2 (12 August 2010)

[StephenM]

Hi All,

I had to change my plans this evening due to (i) a bit of a gale blowing outside and (ii) the fact that I've got a horrible cold :(. So I just set up the tripod in my driveway and grabbed a couple of shots before Mercury disappeared behind the trees. Like yesterday I also took a 300mm telephoto shot of the Moon which I've added to the image.

Here's the result. Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
Stephen

[leon]

Nice one Steve, it is still clouded out and raining here so I have had no hope of any image, well done mate.

Leon

[Dennis]

Hi Stephen

A beautiful composition – I really like the close up in the smaller panel. Excellent stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[StephenM]

Thanks Leon! How your clouds clear in time for tomorrow night.

Cheers,
Stephen



Thanks Dennis! It's not my sharpest image due to the wind, but it was certainly a great sight and it's nice to have an image of the event.

Cheers,
Stephen

[hickny]

Stephen,
I saw your earlier photos taken a few days ago. On my count you have photographed Venus, Mars, Saturn, Mercury, part of the Earth and the Moon. That makes 5 planets and the Moon.
Well done. You efforts have prompted me to take the odd photo off my back verandah. The skyline isn't nearly as pretty as yours but I did get 5 planets.

[StephenM]

Thanks Peter,

I guess you're right, there are 5 planets in the shot!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Octane]

Nicely done, Stephen!

Are you going to go out again for tonight's great configuration?

H

[StephenM]

Thanks Humayun. Yes, having captured Part 1 and Part 2, I'll have to try for Part 3!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Octane]

Nice, good luck with it!

I'm trying to get away from work if I can. I had a great spot scouted but it's unfortunately over 2 hours drive away. I do have a second (not as good) backup spot here in Canberra that I'll aim for.

H