Jupiter and Moon Conjunction - 31st October 2019

[Stu]

Just noticed this lovely conjunction at about its closest right now. Well worth a look if you get a chance.

[mattjanes100]

Thanks Stu, clouds here unfortunately!

[Captain Scarlet]

are you actually observing it? very jealous if so...

[Stu]

Couple of snaps. Has made bringing the scope away with me all the more worthwhile, looks fabulous. Nice detail on Jupiter even at quite low mag.

[Stu]

7 minutes ago, Captain Magenta said:

are you actually observing it? very jealous if so...

Yes I am! I'm in Rhodes currently so it is that bit higher up for me, plus it is clear!

[Captain Scarlet]

Lay it on why don't you  

[Stu]

Not ideal observing conditions!

 

[paulastro]

Excellent Stu, thanks for posting.  Cloudy here, but couldn't go out anyway even if it was clear - incapacitated from an operation I had last Friday.  Only my foot, but difficult to get out with a surgical boot on and using crutches.  Hoping to be more ambulant on November 11th for the Mercury transit

[dweller25]

Great photos Stu, well captured and thanks for sharing as it’s cloudy here.

[John]

Lovely shots Stu

Unfortunately here the it's a Heavy Cloud > Moon > Jupiter conjunction so I'll have to enjoy your pics instead !

[Mark at Beaufort]

Lovely photo Stu  although I cannot see a beer or wine in your picture!!! - been drizzle here most of the day so no chance.

Perhaps the next star party should be somewhere warm, sunny and clear.

[Littleguy80]

Excellent photos. Caught it when I got home from work. Thanks for the heads up  

[Pete Presland]

Looked really nice earlier, despite the best efforts of murk trying to obscure it.

[Stu]

1 hour ago, Mark at Beaufort said:

Lovely photo Stu  although I cannot see a beer or wine in your picture!!! - been drizzle here most of the day so no chance.

Perhaps the next star party should be somewhere warm, sunny and clear.

Had to view it on the front walkway outside the front door of the apartment. Beer was on the balcony

[Marvin Jenkins]

Just got online and noticed your post. I saw the crescent moon before dark with a bright star below and thought it must have been Jupiter.

Weather here has been rubbish, but this evening there were clear patches. I went out with the DSLR, 200mm lens and tripod and the battery died on me.

On charge for an hour whilst eating dinner and then total cloud cover. Just taken the dogs up the lane and the sky is opening up again! No moon though this late.

Teach me a valuable lesson about being ready with the kit. Spare battery is now on the ever lengthening list.

Marv