Conjunctions Archives - Astrophotography by Alex Conu

Nov 19

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Jupiter – Mars conjunction

Very close conjunction between Jupiter and Mars above misty plains in Southern Romania

Nov 19

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Venus – Mars conjunction

A man is gazing up a conjunction between planets Venus and Mars above the island of Værøy, Lofoten.

Nov 19

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New Year’s Eve Conjunction

Venus, the Moon and Mars gather in a pretty close conjunction above the village of Reine, Lofoten Islands

Jan 02

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Venus – Moon – Mars Conjunction

A pretty nice conjunction between Venus, Mars and the Moon happened in the first days of 2017. Being under the polar night, I was able to see the trio starting at around 14:15, but the sky was way too bright for photography. Menacing clouds were coming from the North and West and I waited as much as I could, until the clouds came in dangerously close to the conjunction. The sky was still pretty bright, but with a gradual neutral density filter the photos turned out decent. There are two images in the post. You can scroll to the next one using the arrows below the photo. Date and place: January 2 2017; Reine, Norway Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L Exposure: 5s Aperture: 13 ISO: 400

Jul 19

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Close Conjunction between Jupiter and the Moon

On July 15 2012, I observed a spectacular occultation of Jupiter by the Moon. A few minutes before the occultation started, I photographed a very close conjunction between the Moon and the Jovian System. The dots visible to Jupiter’s right and left are for of its satellites. They are called The Galilean Satellites. Date and place: July 15 2012; Fundulea, Romania Camera: Canon EOS 5D Telescope: Celestron C9.25 Exposure: 15s Aperture: 10 ISO: 100

Jul 19

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Moon-Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

You get a bit of a chill down your spine when photographing on the side of a heavy circulated road. But those headlamps lines look pretty neat. Date and place: August 8 2005; Alexandria, Romania Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel Lens: Canon EF 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 Exposure: 10s Aperture: 8 ISO: 100

Jul 19

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Moon-Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

A nice planetary alignment at dusk, above the fields of Teleorman in Southern Romania. Note that the alignment is only apparent. Date and place: August 8 2005; Alexandria, Romania Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel Lens: Canon EF 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 Exposure: 2s Aperture: 5.6 ISO: 400

Jul 19

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Moon – Venus – Mars Conjunction

A nice planetary grouping above Caraiman Valley, in the Bucegi Mountains. The shot was taken out on the opened window of the chalet, as some bears were playing nearby. Date and place: June 20 2009; Babele chalet, Bucegi Mountains, Romania Camera: Canon EOS 5D Lens: Canon EF 50 f/1.4 Exposure: 5 s Aperture: 4 ISO: 100