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Aldebaran Occultation

Discussion in 'Astrophotography and Imaging' started by Orion25, Mar 4, 2017.

Aldebaran Occultation

Started by Orion25 on Mar 4, 2017 at 10:27 PM

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    Orion25, Mar 4, 2017
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    We're currently in a pattern of monthly occultations of Aldebaran by the moon because of Luna's position relative to the ecliptic. I caught some cool images of the occultation as it happened! Here is just before the event at about 10:50 p.m. :

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    and just after, at about midnight:

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    The moon took on a sepia glow as it descended upon the western horizon.

    Don't you just love our cosmos?
     
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