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@josef Any dark sky, Space Station moon transit etc. plans for tonight? View
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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 2 months ago

    Have to agree with Josef, Mike a very nice picture with you new scope!  (BTW what camera did you use?).  Your new scope should also be great on planetary pics.

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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 2 months ago

    I am still amazed how SOHO C3 (above) provides a window into the inner planets and the sun.  Watch how the brightness of Mercury on the right is decreasing while that of Venus (left) is increasing.  Note also how Mercury is moving faster around the sun and passing the background stars than is Venus.

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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 5 years, 2 months ago

    Mercury has now joined Venus in the SOHO C3 fov.  Both are near their superior conjunction (Venus past and Mercury approaching).  The C3 gif video also shows a possible CME from today.

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Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
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