Venus and Jupiter within Close viewing Proximity

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zackae
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Venus and Jupiter within Close viewing Proximity

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hey guys I just got up this morning to catch Jupiter and Venus closely together in viewing proximity! The view was awesome. Even through my Nikon 8x40 Bino, I could fit both planets into the middle of the binoculars.

I don't remember who was it that posted the information on Singastro but I thank him for that. The view was magnificent. Venus was uber bright( I never imagined it to be this blinding) and Jupiter was slightly towards the bottom left of Venus. The whole Scenario looked like Sirus A and Sirius B just that you can see Sirius B despite Sirius A being so bright.

This is one of the moments I will never forget in my entire life. The only regret is that even though both planets were shining, I failed to see the Galilean Moons due to slight weather malfunction. But Praise God for this wonderful sight to behold.

Now my quest for the last planet to be seen is Mercury.
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i think it's even closer sat morning
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