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Saturn and Mars at their Closest TONIGHT!

Postby WCGucfa » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:54 am

Hey Guys,

If anyone is into planetary conjunctions, Saturn and Mars, 3/4 of a degree apart tonight, 7/10. Same low EP field. Be there or be square! :shock:
Sorry if this has already been posted elsewhere on the BB.

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Postby BigWingBoy » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:54 am

thanx for the heads up bill
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Postby Galactus » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:44 pm

I will try to view it in the same field I saw Comet McNaught. Looking forward to your pictures Bill! 8)
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Postby Rotorhead » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:10 pm

Thanks for the heads-up, Bill. With all the clouds I've sort of lost track of the days. Let's hope the high haze blows out after sunset...
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Postby Dark Helmet » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:09 pm

The sky is looking pretty good out there right now. We "might" just pull this off and have a great celestial pairing/viewing tonight.

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Postby Pete » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:09 am

Saturn/Mars was far too low from my place. I've been out since 8 last night when the front moved thru and the sky cleared. Playing with the Hyperstar again. Report will follow.

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Postby Dark Helmet » Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:29 am

I too got knocked out of this event as a grove of trees and the local chocolate factory blocked 90% of my view when twilight came along with the clear sky...


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