The Moon and Mercury
April 26, 2009
Observing Location: Jones Beach, NY, West End 2
Equipment: Tripod-mounted Canon EOS Digital Rebel Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens
The Moon and Mercury, at dusk, over the Point Lookout water tower. This is the view from the parking field at Jones Beach West End 2, looking West.
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This photo, taken using the zoom lens at 35mm, approximates the naked eye view. Mercury is just barely visible as a dot between the cloud beneath the Moon and the water tower. |
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A 5% crescent Moon, with Earthshine, and Mercury. The same photo as above, now magnified. |
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