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joeychitwood · 9 March 2012, 12:53 PM

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, step outside tonight and look into the sky. You willl see an amazing planetary display. To the east is the full Moon. About 1/3 up the sky above the Moon is a very bright red object, the planet Mars. Looking to the west, you'll see two incredibly bright "stars" very close to each other. The lower object, the brightest of the two, is Venus, the upper is Jupiter. If you happen to look to the west just after sunset, you'll also see Mercury right at the horizon.

On March 15th, Jupiter and Venus will be in conjunction, lying just 3 degrees apart.

FremStar · 9 March 2012, 01:13 PM

That would have been something to see! Thank you Dr. Chitwood for your words on my thread.

joeychitwood · 9 March 2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

That would have been something to see! Thank you Dr. Chitwood for your words on my thread.

You can see the same alignment for the next few nights. Hopefully you can take a look.

I enjoy your posts and photos. You have a great collection.

kilyung · 10 March 2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

That would have been something to see! Thank you Dr. Chitwood for your words on my thread.

Sam may have some difficulties in NYC. Light pollution and line of sight issues.

Not like watching it in Denver (5280 ft up with clear skies).

azguy · 10 March 2012, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sam may have some difficulties in NYC. Light pollution and line of sight issues.

Not like watching it in Denver (5280 ft up with clear skies).

Agreed, I was up in Flagstaff a few years ago, 7,000+ ft, and the stars were like nothing I had ever seen before, since I've mostly been a city dweller. Hey, that's a good name for the next Rolex

joeychitwood · 10 March 2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

....mostly been a city dweller. Hey, that's a good name for the next Rolex

Yeah, but would it be safe to wear the City Dweller in the city? If so, what population?

FremStar · 10 March 2012, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

You can see the same alignment for the next few nights. Hopefully you can take a look.

I enjoy your posts and photos. You have a great collection.

Yea, I hope. As we discussed Astronomy and Horology are two of my favorite things! Congrats on your 2k post Dr.!

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Sam may have some difficulties in NYC. Light pollution and line of sight issues.

Not like watching it in Denver (5280 ft up with clear skies).

Very true!

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Originally Posted by azguy

Agreed, I was up in Flagstaff a few years ago, 7,000+ ft, and the stars were like nothing I had ever seen before, since I've mostly been a city dweller. Hey, that's a good name for the next Rolex

I have no words...

Art 1 · 9 March 2012, 09:49 PM

I've been watching for a few weeks now. It is really interesting to me.

joeychitwood · 11 March 2012, 01:19 PM

Here is a photo I took tonight looking to the west over the lake. Jupiter is the top planet, and Venus is the brighter lower planet.

salem65 · 11 March 2012, 03:07 PM

Great shot with the town lights in it. Here is mine from last night. Was kind of hazy out so wasn't the best night. Looking better tonight so I am going to try for some more and some of Mars.

Anmw3tyCEAAWW4p.jpg

daytonjim · 11 March 2012, 03:22 PM

For those that own an Ipad there's a great app called Star Walk that will show you what you're looking at. Just aim it towards the sky and it shows you all the planets and other interesting things. It's one of those apps that's well worth the money IMHO.
Just thought I'd share.
Jim Roberts

joeychitwood · 11 March 2012, 11:33 PM

Here is a telephoto shot of the planets taken at the same time with a Nikon D300 DSLR and 200mm lens. Unlike stars, which appear only as points of light, planets are round, although through the telescope last night, Venus was only about 3/4 of a sphere.

Lion · 12 March 2012, 12:38 AM

I enjoy looking up at the stars and have always told myself it would be fun to learn about astronomy.....I just have never taken the time to learn. Thanx for sharing!!!

9 March 2012, 12:53 PM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	It's a celestial wonderland If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, step outside tonight and look into the sky. You willl see an amazing planetary display. To the east is the full Moon. About 1/3 up the sky above the Moon is a very bright red object, the planet Mars. Looking to the west, you'll see two incredibly bright "stars" very close to each other. The lower object, the brightest of the two, is Venus, the upper is Jupiter. If you happen to look to the west just after sunset, you'll also see Mercury right at the horizon. On March 15th, Jupiter and Venus will be in conjunction, lying just 3 degrees apart.

9 March 2012, 01:13 PM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	That would have been something to see! Thank you Dr. Chitwood for your words on my thread. __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	Great shot with the town lights in it. Here is mine from last night. Was kind of hazy out so wasn't the best night. Looking better tonight so I am going to try for some more and some of Mars. Anmw3tyCEAAWW4p.jpg __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

11 March 2012, 03:22 PM	#11
daytonjim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 28	The stars For those that own an Ipad there's a great app called Star Walk that will show you what you're looking at. Just aim it towards the sky and it shows you all the planets and other interesting things. It's one of those apps that's well worth the money IMHO. Just thought I'd share. Jim Roberts

12 March 2012, 12:38 AM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I enjoy looking up at the stars and have always told myself it would be fun to learn about astronomy.....I just have never taken the time to learn. Thanx for sharing!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 March 2012, 09:49 PM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I've been watching for a few weeks now. It is really interesting to me.

11 March 2012, 01:19 PM	#9
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Here is a photo I took tonight looking to the west over the lake. Jupiter is the top planet, and Venus is the brighter lower planet.

11 March 2012, 11:33 PM	#12
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Here is a telephoto shot of the planets taken at the same time with a Nikon D300 DSLR and 200mm lens. Unlike stars, which appear only as points of light, planets are round, although through the telescope last night, Venus was only about 3/4 of a sphere.

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