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Observing Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of Dec 21, 2020 under some challenging conditions, Alexandr Zaytsev

Observing Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of Dec 21, 2020 under some challenging conditions

Revision title: Closeup on Saturn and Jupiter

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
Observing Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of Dec 21, 2020 under some challenging conditions, Alexandr Zaytsev

Observing Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of Dec 21, 2020 under some challenging conditions

Revision title: Closeup on Saturn and Jupiter

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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Observing Saturn (+0.6m) and Jupiter (-2m) extra close conjunction (6' separation at the moment of observation) in the brief opening in the clouds from Smith Point, NY on Dec 21, 2020 (single 8sec f/2.2 ISO80 exposure w/ camera on a tripod). The star pair in the top right corned are the \alpha and \gamma Aql.

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Title: Closeup on Saturn and Jupiter

Description: (Single 1.6sec f/2.3 ISO80 exposure w/ camera on a tripod.)

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Observing Saturn and Jupiter conjunction of Dec 21, 2020 under some challenging conditions, Alexandr Zaytsev