Mars Opposition Eve
Preparation, prior session notes, favorable whether, and a little luck all contributed to what I believe is my best Mars capture yet.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Month: October 2020
Still-Early Fall Bicycling
Weather has been steadily cooling but still very pleasant, pleasant enough to continuing biking on my local trails.
Read MoreFirst Look at Mars in 2020
Consider this a trial run for Mars’s opposition next week.
Read MoreStill Looking at Saturn
The four sets I took of Saturn were not as good as many of my prior sessions, but one set was serviceable enough to post.
Read MoreFinal Look at Jupiter in 2020
I will continue to observe Jupiter, as it remains close to Saturn as they move towards their December conjunction.
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Almost Full Moon, Last of September, 2020
Clear and cold on the final night of September, the Moon was incredibly bright, with strengthening Mars following just to the East.
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