Photographer Jim Baugh captured the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn referred to by some as the “Christmas Star” filmed tonight next to the “Star of Roanoke Virginia”.
From Jim: Clear night but the planets are pretty low on the horizon, lots of atmosphere to look through. But if you look you can see the moons of Jupiter. (some at least).
Tip: check out Orion tonight, really awesome sight. Cheers and Merry Christmas.
JBPhoto Info: Tameron 200mm/320Eq. Sky tracker, 2-8 second exposures. Variable ISO. 10 images stacked. Foreground, Roanoke Star Shot at18mm ISO 100
A great photo!
A nice way to start the day!
Awesome!
Planning. Dedication. Timing. Execution. We all knew it was coming. We all wanted to see it. You knew it was gonna be clear in Roanoke Jim ? You saw something the rest of us never have seen, and never will. Very, Very Special. Congratulations.