Is anybody looking at Mars? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/23/2007 10:33:21 PM · #1

Hey guys I was just wondering if anybody looking at mars right now, or better yet, photographing it.

I hope its Mars or I'm really feeling dumb right now, but its been pretty amazing to watch. Here in the midwest whatever planet is close to the moon right now is Shining brighter than I ever remember it. I got some lame photos with my 75-300, but I suck, so I've decided to just watch in astonishment.

Apple iPhone 5

12/23/2007 10:37:23 PM · #2

Too cloudy here :(

But yeah, that's Mars you're looking at.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/23/2007 10:43:14 PM · #3

My lame shot with a bit of a crop. 600mm at F8 1/1000th and 1000 ISO

MattO

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/23/2007 10:47:20 PM · #4

Originally posted by MattO:

My lame shot with a bit of a crop. 600mm at F8 1/1000th and 1000 ISO

MattO

LMAO! too funny

12/23/2007 10:59:45 PM · #5

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My even Lamer shots!! Where are those astrophothogs? Something strange going on up there, I've had Insomnia for 4 days. Either that or they are putting Meth in our city water. LMAO.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

12/23/2007 11:02:49 PM · #6

Hey are there any Astrology genuises out there that can tell me why Aquarius would be complete WHAKO!

Owe yeah, and if there is any HOT gemini's out there, heres my number. 763-5309, holla! LOL.

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

12/23/2007 11:09:09 PM · #7

Yes, it is Mars...and tomorrow evening it will be the brightest it will be for the next 9 years, because it will be directly inbetween the sun and the earth.

I have nothing more than a 70-300. Grrrrr. Anyone know how to look through a telescope and take a picture?

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/23/2007 11:13:05 PM · #8

Originally posted by bergiekat:

Digiscoping

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/23/2007 11:18:29 PM · #9

Originally posted by bergiekat:

Yes, it is Mars...and tomorrow evening it will be the brightest it will be for the next 9 years, because it will be directly inbetween the sun and the earth.

Actually, it's the Earth which will be directly between the Sun and Mars.

It will also be almost right next to an almost-full (98% illuminated) Moon, which will be at the highest above the horizon as it will get for something like the next 16 years.

NASA article/sky map on Moon/Mars Christmas Eve sky show

There's also a 1-in-75 chance of an asteroid hitting Mars next month.

Message edited by author 2007-12-23 23:19:35.

Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/23/2007 11:24:34 PM · #10

It's beautiful here, perfect night for photographing Mars .. but too darn chilly so I'm staying inside this time :)

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

12/24/2007 12:41:53 AM · #11

Message edited by author 2007-12-24 12:20:24.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/24/2007 01:08:26 AM · #12

When the two first rose this evening in my part of the woods, they were pretty close together. Damn cool!! No shots taken, just enjoying.

_eug

Nikon D50

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/24/2007 01:23:42 AM · #13

Originally posted by MattO:

My lame shot with a bit of a crop. 600mm at F8 1/1000th and 1000 ISO

You sure that's not a hot pixel? ;)

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

12/24/2007 01:32:31 AM · #14

No pics, but the sky finally cleared and WOW is it a bright moon tonight. Mars is looking mighty not-red, too.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/24/2007 01:35:30 AM · #15

I can barely see across the street.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/24/2007 08:24:18 AM · #16

Thanks for the PM Jason. Aside from a few naked-eye perusals over the past few months, I haven't looked much at Mars, and certainly haven't had a chance to point a telescope in its direction. I never pass up the chance to post a few older pics though. Here of some of my Mars shots from the previous two oppositions, when it was even bigger and brighter:

Both of these shot though my planet-imaging setup: C8 scope, 14mm scopetronix eyepiece, and Nikon 4500 digital camera.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

12/24/2007 11:43:27 AM · #17

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Subject too small. DOF too narrow. Text added (immediate DQ). Composite (immediate DQ). Red color cast - try curves to fix. Flat lighting.

Sorry, couldn't resist! :)

Alicia

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II

12/24/2007 11:53:00 AM · #18

I saw it last night, when Moon was conjunct Moon. It looked as if the Moon had a diamond earring. Totally beautiful. And then I also saw a shooting star!!

This morning at 4 AM, the moon had already moved on, and Mars was pretty far away from it - as seen in the photo posted by

MattO.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/24/2007 12:27:09 PM · #19

Originally posted by levyj413:

Subject too small. DOF too narrow. Text added (immediate DQ). Composite (immediate DQ). Red color cast - try curves to fix. Flat lighting.

Sorry, couldn't resist! :)

Cheeky bugger!

;-)

bauerfan71

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/24/2007 12:44:31 PM · #20

Originally posted by sacredspirit:

Hey are there any Astrology genuises out there that can tell me why Aquarius would be complete WHAKO!

Now I have that darned song in my head.. Age of Aquarius...
Thanks... grrr...