This morning, low above the eastern horizon, a partial occultation of Mercury will occur when Mercury will be partially concealed by the Moon. It will be difficult as the Moon is only 2 days old and 5% illuminated and it happens at 10° above the horizon. The event will be happening around 7h43 UT (9h43 local)
So be very carefull as the sun will be at close proximity!
Pascal Hilkens Astro Home Page
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Nikon D850
After the introduction of the new Nikon D7500 earlier this year, Nikon announces the NIKON D850, replacing their Nikon D810.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Planets visible during Eclipse Aug 21, 2017
Which stars and planets will be visible during the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017?
North-West of the eclipse will Mars and Venus show up. South-East is Mercurius visible. Just above the eastern horizon will Jupiter be seen. South-East of the eclipse the bright star Regulus can be found.
Information provided for Rexburg (ID).
North-West of the eclipse will Mars and Venus show up. South-East is Mercurius visible. Just above the eastern horizon will Jupiter be seen. South-East of the eclipse the bright star Regulus can be found.
Information provided for Rexburg (ID).
Hemel - Ciel - Sky
Between July 22nd and September 3th, the Royal Palace in Brussels will host the exposition "Science and Culture" with the theme "Hemel - Ciel - Sky". See also this link.
Have fun !
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Venus - Moon Conjunction July 20
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Composition made by Guido Gubbels |
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Moon 11% illuminated - Venus bright NE of the Moon a couple of minutes after conjunction |
Friday, July 21, 2017
My picture published in newspaper
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