VENUS, SATURN, MARS, & MERCURY WITH THE MOON


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On August 12th, 2010 the waxing crescent Moon and four of the five naked-eye planets were visible near each other shortly after sunset.  Here is an image I took from my backyard.

-  ISO 400
-  F/4.5
-  1 second exposure
-  Tripod mount
-  Location: Trillium Observatory

8.12.2010