201222 Great Convergence - Christmas Star
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Also known as the Chirstmas Star - Jupiter and Saturn came within 450 Million miles of each other. The last time they were this close and so visible to those on earth was in the 1200's. Last night (12/22/20), attempted a re-shoot the Great Conjunction. Sunset where I am was about 4:15. Weather - solid clouds. I waited nearly an hour for the clouds to open up, when Jupiter and Saturn started to rise above the cloud layer. Finally - a series of images. Wish I could see Saturn's rings clearly. However, four of Jupiter's moons were visible; Europa, Ganymede, Lo and Callisto. Shot at 400 MM, F9, 1/10 sec, ISO 1600 - multiple images combined for final result. ©John Schiller Photography