· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Sketching Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 2009)       #3172636 - 06/20/09 02:30 AM Attachment (72 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was able to observe the conjunction between the Waning Crescent Moon (25.7 days old), Venus (-4.21m), and Mars (1.14m) on June 19, 2009 (10:00 U.T.). I first noted the trio over the eastern sky with the Moon approximately 34 degrees above the eastern horizon, Mars at ~29.5 degrees, and Venus at ~29 degrees. In the bright twilight sky Mars was a little difficult to pick out but once located it was easy to find. The sight was just as impressive using my Oberwerk 11 x 56 mm binoculars. Mars and Venus easily fitted in one binocular field. By combining three binocular fields I can place the trio as I noted them. I hope that others were able to view the conjunction as well. A digital image produced in Photoshop CS3. Carlos Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: CarlosEH]       #3172639 - 06/20/09 02:33 AM Attachment (45 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Below is my 11 x 56 mm Oberwerk binocular observation of the Moon, Venus, and Mars conjunction described above. A digital image produced using Photoshop CS3. Carlos Post Extras:       rd56 sage Reged: 12/17/06 Loc: Central New Jersey Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: CarlosEH]       #3172665 - 06/20/09 03:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Carlos, Great images. I especially like the way that you portrayed the binocular observation. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming Ron Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: rd56]       #3173225 - 06/20/09 01:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Ron, Thank you for the compliment on my Moon, Venus, and Mars conjunction observation. It was a pretty sight to see the trio over the eastern horizon. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: CarlosEH]       #3173468 - 06/20/09 04:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, Great sketches. You really do exceptional work with that electronic pallet. I really like the sky color you chose; very realistic for early morning. Frank Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: frank5817]       #3173842 - 06/20/09 10:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great sketch it is just like being there. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: Tommy5]       #3174522 - 06/21/09 12:11 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Frank and Tommy, Thank you for your kind compliments on my Moon, Venus, and Mars conjunction observation. I was fortunate to have clear skies for the event as we have been having poor weather lately. The trio was spectacular over the eastern horizon. Frank- I am happy with my progress using my digital tablet and software (Photoshop), but I am still learning every day. I am excited about future projects that I hope to share with you all. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: CarlosEH]       #3174960 - 06/21/09 05:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Delightful sketches, Carlos! The composition of the Oberwerk observations is amazing! Keep up the good work. Edited by rodelaet (06/21/09 05:47 PM) Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Loc: Jacumba, California Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: rodelaet]       #3175320 - 06/21/09 09:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Stunning conjunction sketch Carlos! I love both drawings, your colors are gorgeous and your twilight blue is perfect as Frank mentioned. The earthshine is awesome and the crescent is rendered with such accuracy and precision. Great work on the shimmering effect on the Planets. Fantastic digital sketchwork from a Master sketcher. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Moon, Venus, and Mars Conjunction (June 19, 20 [Re: kraterkid]       #3175523 - 06/21/09 11:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rich and Rony, Thank you for your very kind compliments on my Moon, Venus, and Mars conjunction observation. The sight of the three celestial bodies over the eastern horizon was impressive. The Moon and Venus stood out brilliantly while Mars was a red star next to Venus. I was lucky to have witnessed the event. I am happy that I am capturing the Moon, planets and deep space objects well using my digital tablet. Earthshine is a challenge and I am glad that it looks accurate in my observations. I look forward to your excellent observations on the future. Carlos Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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