Monday, December 1, 2008

Hey - look up at the sky!

Just caught a view of the crescent moon with 2 planets above, Venus and Jupiter. Since I don't have a super duper camera, I can't do it justice.
However, this great astronomy blog - Astroblog - gives a very fine description.
Oh, since writing this post a large cloud is now obscuring the view. Hopefully it will clear again soon. Check out the sky if you can.

From Comet Al's here is a good picture.
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7 comments:

  1. LizDecember 2, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    Well I rushed out there just ten minutes after you had written this post and got a brief glimpse. Wonderful! And I don't have a big fancy superduper camera either. Never mind there will be another time. Great post!!!

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  2. Cabbage Tree FarmDecember 2, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    Was a very short viewing time as it was cloudy for the rest of the evening. Glad you were able to spot it in time.

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  3. LizDecember 2, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks for telling me!!!

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  4. Welcome To Wilmoth FarmsDecember 2, 2008 at 11:52 PM

    Hi there, been seeing these 2 for several days now here in KY...TOTALLY awesome isnt it....wonderful pictures!!!!!
    to follow my blog email me at wilmothfarms@windstream.net. I just love reading yours and come by as often as I can!

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  5. Cabbage Tree FarmDecember 3, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Hi KYfarmlife
    Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you enjoy my blog. Thanks for letting me know about yours.
    Good you were able to spot the great night sky of late.
    cheers
    Bridget

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  6. Dr MumDecember 16, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    Hey Bridget over here in the Blue Mountains in OZ.... The Two Planets and the crescent moon made a smiley face ..just briefly before it clouded up...It was beyond Totally Awesome....very rare event next one in 55 years....

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  7. Cabbage Tree FarmDecember 16, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    Hi again Dr Mum
    Yes it was neat to see wasn't it. Love the Blue Mountains.

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