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    Post  Floyd Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:35 pm

    For the first time in over a decade, people can catch a glimpse of five of the planets in the solar system, over the course of one night.

    Astronomer Francisco Diego describes how to make the most of a special event in the skies over the coming days.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17324826

    telescopes at the ready... first time in over 10 years

    ...but can be seen with the naked eye.
    Venus will be your marker

    this will help

    http://www.stellarium.org/

    superb free astro software
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    Post  Floyd Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:29 pm

    Well did you see Jupiter and venus next door to each other in all their cosmic glory?

    An amazing cosmic thang
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    Post  Carol Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:58 pm

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    "Venus and Jupiter are like two lanterns illuminating the darkness," says Nikodem. "It's a wonderful sight."

    The two planets are closest together on March 12th and March 13th. Try to catch them before the sky fades completely black. Venus and Jupiter surrounded by twilight blue is a wonderful sight indeed.


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    Post  Sanicle Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:03 am

    Yes, my daughter and I saw them last night and they looked magnificent. Venus was so BIG!
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    Post  Floyd Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:24 am

    To see these two shining spheres suspended in the realms of infinity, side by side, can only be described as majestical.

    Venus was a whopper.

    According to George Green of the Aetherius Society its also where Jesus lives. Nice.
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