2012 - the year I'm determined that myself and my family are going to start delving more into Science, Astronomy and Writing. For many years I have been interested in the science of Astronomy - probably from the age of about 10 - when I got my first pair of binoculars and I started sweeping the sky for planets, constellations and deep sky objects. This ramped up to a basic Newtonian telescope but family life took over. Fast forward to 2012.

For many years I have been dispensing advice on astronomy equipment or how to get started whilst wistfully looking up at the stars waiting for the right moment to get my own equipment. I think this year is that time.

I have also met several other friends who are interested in this subject and have invited them to view this blog - hopefully they will like what they see!

Thursday, 26 January 2012

A snap of Venus! On a mobile phone!

Coming home the other night I noticed how clear the sky was, beautifully clear - the Moon was hanging high and Venus was very close. Sitting there just very bright, clear and un-twinkling - so I thought I'd take a photo. Using just my Samsung Galaxy S2 mobile phone camera, ISO800, maximum 8mp setting and using a fence to balance on, I take a snap of the moon with Venus. Very nice picture of the two together. 

But then using Photoshop, I zoomed in on the huge picture and was surprised to see this

Venus!
A clear round ball shape of a planet! There is even a hint of a crescent on the right - Venus is so bright because it reflects virtually all of the sunlight it receives from the Sun. But even I was amazed by this shot!
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Location: Horsham, West Sussex, UK

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