Not Football But Astronomy

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  1. arabian_ian

    arabian_ian Well-Known Member

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    I realise most of you will have been celebrating our fine result tonight. But did anyone see Venus make an appearance in the night sky tonight?
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    PS I am assuming you see the same moon and stars as I do. LOL
     
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    Stahlrost Well-Known Member

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    Yep, it's been vivid for a week or two now. Stunningly bright!
     
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    errrm its always there

    maybe not as bright but always there.... its the very first you see before the stars begin to appear.
     
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    Only one star shining tonight: Conor H !!!!!
     
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    Thank goodness it wasn't Uranus.




    Sorry.
     
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    Not a star . Jupiter
    If you look, it doesn't twinkle.
    Stars emit light from a point source and are affected by the earth's atmosphere.
    Planets are more of a disc with the light coming in from a broader angle.
     
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    Stop being an arse
     
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    That picture would make for a cracking "Spot The Planet" competition.
     
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    Above the moon at about 5-to on a clock is Mars. A lot dimmer than Venus but wonderful to see these three objects very close together.
     
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