Pre dawn Venus jupiter conjunction and galilean moons observation 12 august 2025 faizpur maharashtra india
Taken by Irfan Kasab on August 12, 2025 @
India
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Camera Used: vivo V2111
Exposure Time: 59999/1000000
Aperture: f/2.2
ISO: 2955
Date Taken: 2025:08:12 05:38:09
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content = """Astronomical Observation Data Sheet
Observer Name: Irfan Kasab
Date of Observation: 12 August 2025
Time of Observation: 05:38 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
Location: Faizpur, Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: Approx. 21.050° N, 75.860° E
Weather Conditions: Clear sky, minimal atmospheric haze
Equipment Used: Smartphone camera
Observation Type: Planetary conjunction with visible moons
Description of Observation:
On 12 August 2025 at 05:38 AM IST, I observed and photographed a close conjunction
of Venus and Jupiter in the eastern pre-dawn sky from Faizpur, Jalgaon, India.
In addition to the two bright planets, several of Jupiter's Galilean moons were visible
in the image as small dots near the planet.
Venus appeared as a bright, featureless point, while Jupiter appeared slightly dimmer
due to atmospheric conditions but clearly distinguishable. The moons, likely Io, Europa,
Ganymede, and Callisto, were resolved as faint points aligned close to Jupiter, matching
predicted positions from ephemeris data for that time and location.
This observation captures both a significant planetary alignment and a rare unaided-eye
(or low equipment) detection of Jupiter's moons, making it noteworthy for educational
and outreach purposes.
Technical Details:
- Exposure settings: Auto (smartphone default)
- Magnification: None (wide field, handheld)
- File Type: JPEG image, unedited
- Reference Ephemeris: NASA/JPL Horizons & Stellarium simulation for confirmation
of moon positions.
Suggested Caption:
"Venus and Jupiter in conjunction with visible Galilean moons - captured from Faizpur,
Maharashtra, India on 12 August 2025 at 05:38 AM IST."
"""
Photographer's website:
No URL provided.
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