Huaco Kid Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 with crystal-clear skies right now. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/get-up-early-see-five-planets-at-once-01182015/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 It reminds me of a Blue Öyster Cult album cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish1309 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That article was dated 2016?? I noticed something similar last summer and still on going. Mars is still out there early in the evening but it's climbed really high in the sky and is dimming. I've been watching it since last summer when I happened to notice the planetary line up in 2018. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The world will end!!!! Nabiru!!!!!! Earthquakes and floods!!!! gravity will lessen and cars will fly off the highway!!!! human sacrifices, dogs and cats living together....mass hysteria!!!!! . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Bish1309 said: That article was dated 2016?? dang. I even made an effort to double-check the date. I actually wondered why they didn't include the moon-slice in the pictures, but it was very similar to what I saw this morning 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish1309 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Huaco Kid said: dang. I even made an effort to double-check the date. I actually wondered why they didn't include the moon-slice in the pictures, but it was very similar to what I saw this morning Not sure how you took that text but you do know I wasn't dissing on you, right? I was more confused. Keep posting things like this. I love astronomy. My nights are spent marveling the nighttime skies and I'm always up for tracking the ISS. This morning about 6:30 AM CST the quarter of the moon was positioned between Venus and Jupiter, IIRC. They were the only 3 "spots" in the sky as it was getting light. Go out about 4 AM and Venus will about blind you. I've also gotten in to Flightaware as I have a lot of traffic that flies overhead. Come to find some jets are going from the west coast over to the UK. I was blown away by that since I'm in the middle of the country. My original reason was to find out when a jet is in a certain air space in relation to me, where is it exactly. Seems as though I can see about a 50 mile radius of airliners above me. Yeah, I'm bit whacked. Who isn't? Edited January 31, 2019 by Bish1309 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Check this place out: https://www.heavens-above.com/ Lots of cool stuff. The ISS and many satellites can be very visible. We use it when camping and sometimes the ISS will go by every 90 minutes, or so. Then everyone, even the nondrinkers, has to do a shot, to salute the astronauts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish1309 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Huaco Kid said: Check this place out: https://www.heavens-above.com/ Lots of cool stuff. The ISS and many satellites can be very visible. We use it when camping and sometimes the ISS will go by every 90 minutes, or so. Then everyone, even the nondrinkers, has to do a shot, to salute the astronauts. Great site. I'm in trouble now. When will I have time to get my work done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 lol. I just noticed that they added the Tesla Roadster trajectory and orbit. It's hanging around with mars these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bish1309 said: . I love astronomy. My nights are spent marveling the nighttime skies and I'm always up for tracking the ISS. .... Yeah, I'm bit whacked. Who isn't? Not whacked!! You have to understand how awesome that it is. I live in a hugely populated area (San Jose, CA) and there is so much ambient light at night that I cannot see any stars, just an occasional planet or satellite. For about twelve summers I spent my vacation time backpacking and was always awed by the stars in the night sky. I always wished that I had a nice telescope on those trips. ........ Just a city guys perspective. Count yourself lucky. Edited January 31, 2019 by minervadoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Sky Guide app is awesome for that. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish1309 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 14 hours ago, minervadoe said: Not whacked!! You have to understand how awesome that it is. I live in a hugely populated area (San Jose, CA) and there is so much ambient light at night that I cannot see any stars, just an occasional planet or satellite. For about twelve summers I spent my vacation time backpacking and was always awed by the stars in the night sky. I always wished that I had a nice telescope on those trips. ........ Just a city guys perspective. Count yourself lucky. I do. I am simply fascinated by all that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Bish1309 said: I do. I am simply fascinated by all that is. It is likely more complicated than we can ever imagine. Enjoy your star gazing. One of my local junior colleges opens its observatory to the public on occasional weekend nights. A docent will be viewing several of the more interesting phenomena available that night. I always get a sense of calmness and serenity from the viewing, but a sense of unease from clearly hearing conversations reflected from other areas under the dome. Still, if given the opportunity, I can imagine really getting into it. Kudos. Not whacked. On track. What better thing than to enjoy nature's beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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