Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
Taken by Mark A. Brown on March 5, 2020 @
Marion, Iowa
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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS 60D
Exposure Time: 13/1
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 500
Date Taken: 2020:03:05 10:07:41
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In the predawn sky, Mars continues to scoot rapidly eastward against the background stars of Sagittarius. In just a matter of a few weeks, you can see how far Mars has advanced. The real sky show will begin when the crescent moon joins the trio of planets in a tight grouping on March 18th. Two days later, Mars will slide beneath Jupiter; separated by 0.7 degrees. The images are from Feb.20, Feb 29, March 3, and March 4. If you're an early riser, go outside about an hour before sunrise to see this planetary waltz take shape.
Imaged with a Canon 60Da and Sigma 17-50mm lens @f/7.1. ISO generally around 400 or 500 with exposures between 10 and 15 seconds.
Photographer's website:
https://northstarastronomy.wordpress.com/
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