In the Sky This Week – January 19, 2021
I know quite a few astrophotographers! During online meetings of the Warren Astronomical Society, members show astrophotos they’ve recently captured and processed; even their “bad ones” are awe-inspiring! Here’s a beautiful pic by Adrian Bradley: A couple of these astrophotographers regularly livestream their telescope sessions for the public to view: Doug Bock & Dr. Brian Ottum. A few results from the Virtual open house of the Warren Astronomical Society on November 28, 2020NGC 7635 Bubble nebula, M 15 Globular Cluster, M 42 the Orion Nebula, NGC 7380. pic.twitter.com/cXBkgJPdfq — Doug Bock (@Mars_1956) December 1, 2020 All three of these astrophotographers that I just shamelessly plugged helped with the Astronomy at the Beach event last September. Venus appears very low above the southeastern horizon before sunrise – appearing lower each morning. Jupiter and Saturn are now lost in the glare of the Sun. Mercury is visible in the southwestern sky at dusk – appearing slightly higher each evening. Mars appears high … Continue reading →