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Pages: 1 ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7       #5667958 - 02/07/13 10:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   We had a high above 70 and tonight will be in the 40's. I took a walk toward the airbase and set up for a sunset shot of the Mars and Mercury Conjunction. I know many are getting clobbered with a bad snowstorm tonight. Hope this warms the heart. Click on link to image at Astrobin. Thanks for looking. Mars Mercury Conjunction Paul Post Extras:       Kokatha man Post Laureate Reged: 09/13/09 Loc: "cooker-ta man" downunda... Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5667975 - 02/07/13 10:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A very nice image Paul - I really like the composition of the foreground for this.....any chance they were Mercury vapour lamps/streetlights..?!? Those leafless branches are very complimentary to the road infrastructure.....I apologise for knowing next-to-nothing on Tucson and its' surrounds (apart from it's in Arizona) but are they the Sierra's peaking through in the background..? On an AA level it looks like some ridiculously tiny Mars imaging might be on the cards in a few months....! Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: Kokatha man]       #5668045 - 02/07/13 10:57 PM Attachment (12 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Darryl. They are palo verde trees. The wood is porous, not good for burning and you can't make anything with it. Those and mesquite trees are very common. Mesquites are hardy, and make nice fires and unique furniture. Ironwood trees can be found in the vicinity too. Even though our county and city has ordinances for light pollution, there are many of these kinds of street lights near us. The mountains are the Baboquivari Mountains, which Kitt Peak and many soon to be de-funded telescopes sit. Hopefully, this weekend's seminar will find some way to keep these scopes running and available. I think that may be Kitt Peak, just left of center in the Astrobin image. Paul And a Kitt Peak close up from another angle and another day. Edited by ToxMan (02/08/13 12:34 AM) Post Extras:       Kokatha man Post Laureate Reged: 09/13/09 Loc: "cooker-ta man" downunda... Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5668196 - 02/08/13 12:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   .....apart from the observatory this scene could be any of many in South Australia also Paul: scrubby bush, dirt tracks and craggy hills/ranges - you'd be right at home most probably! 'Course, if you did come here for an extended holiday when all the planets are aligned "down" here around 2018 I'd be glad to show you around a bit including some of my favourite imaging locations - if I'm not pushing up daisies by then, that is! Who wouldn't have heard of mesquite anywhere - what with all the Westerns! Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: Kokatha man]       #5668670 - 02/08/13 10:31 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Spending a few months in Australia is on my bucket list, Darryl. And, in 2018, I will be close to retirement and 64 years. Not ready to push up daisies. I'm sure "the outback" would seem like home. I'd take you up on that tour. If I could get a work visa, I'd make the trip earlier and stay longer. But, there is no shortage of workers in my field. So, I wasn't eligible. Post Extras:       DesertRat Post Laureate Reged: 06/18/06 Loc: Valley of the Sun Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5668964 - 02/08/13 12:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice Paul! Pretty amazing how bright Mercury can be. I wonder what astrologers make of this conjunction - as if it matters! Glenn Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: DesertRat]       #5669058 - 02/08/13 01:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, I had to check Starry Night because I thought the brighter one was Mars. I'm easily fooled. Thanks, Glenn. Post Extras:       sfugardi Carpal Tunnel Reged: 09/30/06 Loc: CT Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5669428 - 02/08/13 05:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Paul, excellent conjunction shot! The Kitt peak pic is especially nice as the snow continues to dump here in CT. Thanks for posting Regards, Steve Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: sfugardi]       #5669670 - 02/08/13 07:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Steve. Hope the family doesn't get cabin fever. I've been following the reports... Hang in there! Paul Post Extras:       Kokatha man Post Laureate Reged: 09/13/09 Loc: "cooker-ta man" downunda... Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: DesertRat]       #5669755 - 02/08/13 08:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Very nice Paul! Pretty amazing how bright Mercury can be. I wonder what astrologers make of this conjunction - as if it matters! Glenn "The current aspect of your "House" position to Saturn isn't particularly favourable...especially since Mercury (The Mesenger of the Gods) has informed you that Mars (the God of War) is about to build a new Air Force base right next to you and set up enormous floodlights switched on 24/7...in fact, your "House" will be worth diddly-squat anyway for AA activities now...best turn to Uranus and make that sudden change he presages: ie, move "House" to Barbados, make your booze of choice rum because it's cheap there but don't expect to stay at that nice motel room next to the pool - Damian has a permanent booking on it!" Post Extras:       Timthelder super member Reged: 06/12/12 Loc: Bowling Green KY Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: Kokatha man]       #5669768 - 02/08/13 09:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Quote: Very nice Paul! Pretty amazing how bright Mercury can be. I wonder what astrologers make of this conjunction - as if it matters! Glenn "The current aspect of your "House" position to Saturn isn't particularly favourable...especially since Mercury (The Mesenger of the Gods) has informed you that Mars (the God of War) is about to build a new Air Force base right next to you and set up enormous floodlights switched on 24/7...in fact, your "House" will be worth diddly-squat anyway for AA activities now...best turn to Uranus and make that sudden change he presages: ie, move "House" to Barbados, make your booze of choice rum because it's cheap there but don't expect to stay at that nice motel room next to the pool - Damian has a permanent booking on it!" Please stop Daryl...Your killing meeee! Bwaaahahahahaha! Point at hand...Beautiful pic Paul! Cheers, Tim. Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: Timthelder]       #5669865 - 02/08/13 10:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was gonna walk on by Glenn's astrologer comment...knowing it to be ample fodder for another rich in the art of word craft. Way to go, Darryl. Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5669869 - 02/08/13 10:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Tim! Post Extras:       mitovka professor emeritus Reged: 06/08/10 Loc: Slovakia, CE Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: ToxMan]       #5670347 - 02/09/13 09:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wonderful image. Post Extras:       ToxMan Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/23/11 Loc: Tucson, Arizona, USA Re: A warm evening conjunction, Feb 7 [Re: mitovka]       #5670403 - 02/09/13 09:52 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Michal. No deserts around Slovakia. But, many beautiful mountains. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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