Marvel Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 We had a reasonable view through the binoculars a while ago. Not too much light pollution off toward the southwest. I thought it was going to be too hazy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, babadono said: Been enjoying them getting closer for the last few evenings. Wondering what celestial bodies they might be. Thanks for letting me know what I'm looking at. Should be crystal clear here for tonight's observation. Saturn and Jupiter of course. Today is the cusp of Scorpio and Capricorn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 ^? Greek to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, babadono said: ^? Greek to me. You can call up the constellations of each sign to see the heavenly bodies or stars that comprise each. Nothing to it my friend. Just signs of the Zodiac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, babadono said: ^? Greek to me. No, I’m Greek to you. Well, half Greek anyway — 🏛🇬🇷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted December 22, 2020 Where is it, relative to the moon, right now viewing from Texas? 9PM Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 It was in the early evening sky, to the southwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, oldtimer said: It was in the early evening sky, to the southwest. That's where I saw it just after sunset. Went to check just now and I can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, dwilawyer said: Where is it, relative to the moon, right now viewing from Yexas? 9PM Central You might enjoy a free (when I downloaded it) smartphone app called Starlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 I use Sky Map app on my android phone. A similar app on my iPad is not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 My wife gave me my Christmas present early. It was a pretty impressive site. Now I want a better one.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Very cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, wstrickland1 said: My wife gave me my Christmas present early. It was a pretty impressive site. Now I want a better one.. You should be happy with the wife you have, especially after she gave you that very nice telescope. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, DizRotus said: You should be happy with the wife you have, especially after she gave you that very nice telescope. The thing is I'm not even sure she knew about this event when she bought it. I sure didn't. We have been talking about getting one to play around with and the....wait for it stars really aligned for us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 The view tonight just after sunset over my neighbor's house from my driveway. And also tonight through my small telescope. It is really pretty amazing to see both planets in the eyepiece with enough magnification to see Saturn's rings. BTW, the image to the eye was a much clearer. Too much telescope and camera shake to really capture the sharpest image. But not bad for a quick set up. 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 In other astro news: 3 asteroids, including one bigger than the Washington Monument, to fly past Earth on Christmas Day (msn.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Even more Astro news .... If the Astros are serious about winning in 2021, then they'll need to re-sign George Springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dirtmudd Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 https://www.livescience.com Harvest Moon 2022: When and how to see September's full moon https://www.space.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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