Our Moon a night of April | Rediscovered Astronomy
We captured our Moon, Luna on a splendid night in April. Here’s the image.
Photo: © 2017 J.J. Del Mar
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Tag: Jupiter
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Planet Animations | Solar System
Planet Animations
Rediscovered Astronomy releases animations of the planets in our solar system.
Well, we are meeting our goal of releasing the animations of the planets in our solar system three months ahead of schedule.
The animations of the main 8 planets have been uploaded. We will upload animations of smaller bodies and dwarf planets later. The animations were created in collaboration with J.J. Del Mar.
For use and license please see each planet page. You can visit the animations main page here:
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Stargazing 7-17-2015
Stargazing 7-17-2015
Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon at Sunset
The next is a series of photos taken on July 17, 2015. The three orbs put on a beautiful display around sunset that day (7-17-2015) and the following day as well.
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Stargazing May 2015
Stargazing May 2015
Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter Alignment
This May 2015 the planets Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will be in near alignment with each other. From Earth’s perspective, the alignment will be visible to the West after sunset. Mercury and Venus are in close alignment and Jupiter is a little off to the left and above Venus.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter Alignment – Image: Stellarium
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter Alignment – Image: Celestia
Also Saturn and its rings will be facing Earth. You can find Saturn to the East this month.
