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Clear Skies (as in, no smoke) – August 2nd, 2021

On the same day I took my recent Saturn and Jupiter images, approximately 18 hours afterward, I went for an evening stroll.

Why did I wait to 1am to photograph Saturn a few days ago? Because it had to clear the trees blocking my South sky view.

Though it was difficult at times to locate Saturn, I think the results were good.

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With finally a completely clear night, I set up my iPhone with NightCap to record the ISS traveling overhead.

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My primary target for the evening was the Moon, still in Crescent Phase.

As I was pushing my snow blower down its next lane to plough, I looked up and realized the sky was clear.

I was delighted to see both planets, along with all four of the Galilean moons, visible in the same field.

Assuming no more cosmological events of note for 2020, I found the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn to be not all that great.

Preparation, prior session notes, favorable whether, and a little luck all contributed to what I believe is my best Mars capture yet.

Weather has been steadily cooling but still very pleasant, pleasant enough to continuing biking on my local trails.