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General => The Shed => Topic started by: GlentoranMark on April 26, 2009, 20:58:21

Title: If you've a clear sky tonight...
Post by: GlentoranMark on April 26, 2009, 20:58:21
The 1 day old Moon is occulting some of the Plieades star cluster, Mercury is very close by as well. If you've never viewed the planet (and I haven't) this is a perfect time to see it. I'm not sure how spectacular it will be as twightlight may spoil the spectacle. It can be viewed with the naked eye but a pair of binoculars or low powered telescope will bring out the best.

Unfortunately its totally cloudy here :-(

It can be seen close to where the sun has set, the Moon sets around 11pm so it can be viewed until around then.
Title: Re: If you've a clear sky tonight...
Post by: Bjerreby on April 26, 2009, 21:03:05
Mercury is dimmer than Polaris in my experience. Polaris is far more useful too, not to mention always visible if the skies are clear!

Jupiter is a better planet to observe. If you have a pair of decent binos and a steady hand, you can see 4 moons.  :)
Title: Re: If you've a clear sky tonight...
Post by: ACE on April 26, 2009, 21:09:05
I can only see one moon from here

(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/korn118/MooningBush.png)