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The only thing to make yesterday evenings viewing, less spectacular, was the giants being low in the sky. Even though the four Galilean moons and a couple of Saturn's moons were visible, there was little detail that stood out on either planet. Still, being able to see both of those incredible planets in the 23mm eyepiece and 3x barlow was amazing. I convinced SWMBO to come out being it was twilight still and she has trouble getting around in the dark. Like so many others have said, her first response was Wow! I managed a few single images with my Canon to put in my album. I'm eagerly awaiting to see the images by those who are so good at processing and stacking. My fingers are crossed for Monday nights sky being clear for us all!

Congratulations! 15 years, how time flies when you are having fun. The friendly informative posts of those "old timers" like you and the other experienced amateurs on the SGL are what make this an incredible forum!

We are going to be clear this evening as well. Past few evenings the clouds kept me from looking at the Great Conjunction. Hope you have a good successful night!👍

Wonderful with all the bad weather you deal with you are getting to see them move together.

Yes, impressive images. I hope the family recovers from their illness and will say prayers for you all.

The big asteriod? Of course I would, all the while shaking my fist at it and cursing!

The local station I prefer for my weather is saying I might be looking at cloudy skys the night of the 21st! Who would figure?? Probably be cloudy on the night a giant asteroid hits the Earth too!

Had to work, so I was in bed at 7pm!

I have been going out with my camera every evening when the sky permits to image #5 &#6 getting closer together. Some evenings I had to deal with clouds but managed to still get them. Last evening, I had high thin clouds but the giants were shining brilliantly in the blue sky above the colors of the setting Sun. Opening the observatory, I finally was able to view them together in a 23mm eyepiece with my 8" dob. Sadly, though they did fit in my camera's field of view with prime focus, they were so far out on the sensor I couldn't manage a good image. But at least I know now they are close enough so I'll keep watching. Really amazing to see them together.

Ah, come on. We all know the reason you cant see it is they used the warehouse where the landing was photographed for that scene in "The raiders of the lost ark"! All the Apollo stuff got tossed out! 😎😎😉😉😁 Just kidding!

This is just so amazing! This is why I like this forum so much. You give an old mind the chance to learn new things! So if I'm on the right path with my thinking, photographic paper is just a type of film. Do you put it all together in a dark room, then cover the pinhole till you have the can placed? Does the paper require developing like regular film? And my last question. Are they getting the Sun from rise to set because of the latitude? Here in Fla. it would be difficult to get both being the Sun rises very high, close to 50°. Did a quick google on the paper and got that info. The idea of getting the sun rise and set still has me scratching my head.

Excellent sir! Absolutely excellent!

Oh that is so true! Looking at that image on your computer screen of something out there that just seeing has left you speechless is addictive! Only thing I will tell you is good luck and have fun!

I have watched it. Though I found it, interesting, like with all series like this quite a bit was sensationalized to keep you watching. Mr. Tyson, just like Mr. Sagan and I can all have our own thoughts on the infinite universe. Going to be a long time before either of us is proven totally correct, or incorrect. 👍

I went three blocks to my childhood home to haul off a large branch that fell. At my viewing area in the driveway, I see the light in the neighbors barn is one of the sensor controlled ones that will be on all night!😖😞😞 Looks like I'll be looking for another spot to view rocket launches! Like Gomez Addams asked "HAS THE PLANET GONE MAD!!"

Mine is pretty simple and straight forward. An EQ6 or something similar!

Went to my spot in the driveway, hoping. Turned out the clouds blocked me from seeing anything, but I did watch the live feed. One thing I did see though was the neighbors house in line with where I aim the camera had a very bright light on in their barn. That and the fire station behind me made it hard to even try and let my eyes adapt. And yes, like others have said, the idea I can watch a launch live on my phone is so amazing! Makes me think of the old first television my dad bought. Round screen, we were only getting one or two channels that mostly showed snow! How things have changed in my life!!

Last few nights have been perfect. This evening at 8:09ET they have a ULA heavy putting a spy satellite up. Now we have clouds rolling in! I wanted to watch that heavy go off. This is the one that's been scrubbed over and over and over again.

I have a desire to go to the dark side, but dont have the equipment. All I can say is in my eyes, that's a very nice image.

This was last night. Caught a jet going close by and a satellite off to the upper left edge.

Thanks! That's more like the a angle I'm seeing. Still not together in my 23mm eyepiece with my 8" dob. I'm watching every evening, worried how they are getting so close to the sky glow of the evening twilight.

I also noticed a couple sputters in the engine flame on ascent, then it appeared one engine shut down, but that shutdown could have been planned.

That was incredible. I know it didnt land, but think how many rockets blew up in the late 50's and early 60's just to finally get one in orbit. Like him or not, Musk does have some great ideas!

Any idea where this is showing from? In Fla Saturn is up at an angle to the left.

Very nice image! A wonderful area of the Moon!