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General Category => Astronomy & Space => Topic started by: Paul on April 26, 2010, 11:09:05 pm



Title: Planets & Clusters
Post by: Paul on April 26, 2010, 11:09:05 pm
Just by coincidence we currently have two planets passing by two of the best known open clusters in the sky....

First Venus and M45....

(http://niphotography.co.uk/images/m45venus100426.jpg)

And Mars and M44....


(http://niphotography.co.uk/images/m44mars100426.jpg)

Enjoy!

Paul.


Title: Re: Planets & Clusters
Post by: markt on April 27, 2010, 07:29:27 am
Great shots Paul! What did you use to take the Mars / M44 shot?


Title: Re: Planets & Clusters
Post by: Carl O Beirnes on April 27, 2010, 10:26:33 am
Wery nice Paul.

I love them wide field shots.

Carl


Title: Re: Planets & Clusters
Post by: rjgjr on April 28, 2010, 03:42:57 pm
Great images Paul. Venus has been very busy with companions this year and looks like it will continue for some time!!