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APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:05 am
by APOD Robot
Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night
Explanation: When two planets pass on the night sky, they can usually be seen near each other for a week or more. In the case of this planetary
conjunction, Venus and Mars passed within 4 degrees of each other earlier
this month. The featured image was taken a few days prior, when
Venus was slowing rising in the pre-dawn sky, night by night, while
Mars was slowly setting. The image, a four-part mosaic, was captured in
Brazil from the small town
Teresópolis. Besides
Venus and Mars, the morning sky now also
includes the more distant planet
Saturn. Of course, these
conjunctions are only angular -- Venus, Mars, and Saturn continue to
orbit the Sun in very different parts of
our Solar System. Next week, the angle between
Saturn and Mars will drop to
below a quarter of a degree.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:34 am
by SpaceCadet
Where is Saturn in this photo?
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:30 am
by alter-ego
SpaceCadet wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:34 am
Where is Saturn in this photo?
The description reads: "Besides Venus and Mars, the morning sky
now also includes the more distant planet Saturn"
It's not in this image. Saturn is hidden behind the landscape, or hadn't risen yet.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:11 am
by XgeoX
What’s causing the unusual spike pattern with Venus?
Eric
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:10 am
by De58te
SpaceCadet wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:34 am
Where is Saturn in this photo?
Depends on what a few days ago means, but Saturn according to Stellarium app, about 5 days ago was behind the hill on the left, slightly below and to the left of where the arrow is in Venus' orbit when you hover the mouse over the photo.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:55 am
by Ann
XgeoX wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:11 am
What’s causing the unusual spike pattern with Venus?
Eric
There are spikes surrounding Mars, too, but they are very faint. Basically, it is the brightness of Venus that makes the spikes around it so prominent. I believe that the brightness difference between Venus and Mars in this image is some ~5 magnitudes. That's a lot.
Consider the recent James Webb Space Telescope image of a Milky Way star and background galaxies:
The spikes around the star are reflections of inner structures in the telescope or camera. There really are spikes around the galaxies too, but they are below the noise level in this image.
Ann
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:59 am
by orin stepanek
beautiful photo of Venus and Mars! Love vs War!
planetary conjunction!
Now listen everybody!
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:40 pm
by Fred the Cat
Conjunction also visible
this morning
with a "toenail" moon rising a bit later over
Lucky Peak.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:46 pm
by Chris Peterson
XgeoX wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:11 am
What’s causing the unusual spike pattern with Venus?
The image was made with a lens having an 8-vane iris, which produces 8 diffraction spikes.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:45 pm
by johnnydeep
So, per the 'conjunction' links in the description, a conjunction is when two bodies have the same right ascension (to within some maximum I presume).
And an appulse is when two bodies are "close" in general.
Is there a term for when two bodies have the same declination?
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:44 pm
by rwlott
Several of you have asked about Neuffer. Sadly, I have this to share. It was posted by his son in the Shakespeare Google Group earlier this month on March 4:
Hi all,
I wanted to let you know that my dad Art Neuendorffer died peacefully this afternoon after his health quickly deteriorated last week.
His passion for Shakespeare, et cetera, filled much of his time in retirement and he greatly appreciated this group. Whether you found his ideas intriguing or bizarre, you formed a good part of what I think of as my dad's own little secret society. Please pass the news in other groups that have appreciated his wit, puzzling, and reflections.
Rest assured that although his BONES will remain here, he will EVER live in our memory. Of course, his actual resting place will only be found by heroically solving a sequence of increasingly challenging hidden puzzles, navigating ingeniously laid traps, and perhaps outwitting a conspiracy or two along the way!
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
Stephen Neuendorffer
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:54 am
by XgeoX
rwlott wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Several of you have asked about Neuffer. Sadly, I have this to share. It was posted by his son in the Shakespeare Google Group earlier this month on March 4:
Hi all,
I wanted to let you know that my dad Art Neuendorffer died peacefully this afternoon after his health quickly deteriorated last week.
His passion for Shakespeare, et cetera, filled much of his time in retirement and he greatly appreciated this group. Whether you found his ideas intriguing or bizarre, you formed a good part of what I think of as my dad's own little secret society. Please pass the news in other groups that have appreciated his wit, puzzling, and reflections.
Rest assured that although his BONES will remain here, he will EVER live in our memory. Of course, his actual resting place will only be found by heroically solving a sequence of increasingly challenging hidden puzzles, navigating ingeniously laid traps, and perhaps outwitting a conspiracy or two along the way!
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
Stephen Neuendorffer
Lord what horrible sad news. I am so sorry for his son’s loss. I always enjoyed his posts and the effort he put in to them. He will be missed.
God bless.
Eric George
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:56 am
by Ann
rwlott wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Several of you have asked about Neuffer. Sadly, I have this to share. It was posted by his son in the Shakespeare Google Group earlier this month on March 4:
Hi all,
I wanted to let you know that my dad Art Neuendorffer died peacefully this afternoon after his health quickly deteriorated last week.
His passion for Shakespeare, et cetera, filled much of his time in retirement and he greatly appreciated this group. Whether you found his ideas intriguing or bizarre, you formed a good part of what I think of as my dad's own little secret society. Please pass the news in other groups that have appreciated his wit, puzzling, and reflections.
Rest assured that although his BONES will remain here, he will EVER live in our memory. Of course, his actual resting place will only be found by heroically solving a sequence of increasingly challenging hidden puzzles, navigating ingeniously laid traps, and perhaps outwitting a conspiracy or two along the way!
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
Stephen Neuendorffer
I'm shocked and very, very sorry to hear this. I almost can't believe it. I'm so sorry.
Art seemed so alive and lively in his posts, as his mind roamed so freely and covered so many topics. He contributed enormously to this forum.
My condolences to Neuffer's family.
Ann
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:09 am
by orin stepanek
May his spirit rest! Art gave valuable incite to this forum!
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:13 pm
by johnnydeep
rwlott wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:44 pm
Several of you have asked about Neuffer. Sadly, I have this to share. It was posted by his son in the Shakespeare Google Group earlier this month on March 4:
Hi all,
I wanted to let you know that my dad Art Neuendorffer died peacefully this afternoon after his health quickly deteriorated last week.
His passion for Shakespeare, et cetera, filled much of his time in retirement and he greatly appreciated this group. Whether you found his ideas intriguing or bizarre, you formed a good part of what I think of as my dad's own little secret society. Please pass the news in other groups that have appreciated his wit, puzzling, and reflections.
Rest assured that although his BONES will remain here, he will EVER live in our memory. Of course, his actual resting place will only be found by heroically solving a sequence of increasingly challenging hidden puzzles, navigating ingeniously laid traps, and perhaps outwitting a conspiracy or two along the way!
The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
Stephen Neuendorffer
Oh man, I am unbelievably sad. Actual tears. I really enjoyed Art's always intriguing posts for the two years I've been a daily reader and poster here. I will really really miss him!
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:48 am
by alter-ego
Within the last few years, Art had taken a lengthy hiatus and I grew concerned. After a number of weeks, he reappeared to the forum. I was happy and relieved. This time I grew concerned again, and my heart sank after reading rwlott's post. I will forever remember the day Art passed - March 4 is my birthday. I will always take a moment to remember his wit, insight into many diverse topics, and the occasional creative sarcasm
Some number of years ago, I believe Art posted a picture of a stately looking man sitting at tripod-mounted refractor telescope. I'm not sure who that person was or if he was mentioned. I probably forgot... I maybe embellished his description, but I've always pictured Art as being that man.
No doubt Art will be missed.
Thank you, rwlott for sharing Stephen's letter about his Dad.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:52 am
by Chris Peterson
alter-ego wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:48 am
Within the last few years, Art had taken a lengthy hiatus and I grew concerned. After a number of weeks, he reappeared to the forum. I was happy and relieved. This time I grew concerned again, and my heart sank after reading rwlott's post. I will forever remember the day Art passed - March 4 is my birthday. I will always take a moment to remember his wit, insight into many diverse topics, and the occasional creative sarcasm :) Some number of years ago, I believe Art posted a picture of a stately looking man sitting at tripod-mounted refractor telescope. I'm not sure who that person was or if he was mentioned. I probably forgot... I maybe embellished his description, but I've always pictured Art as being that man.
No doubt Art will be missed.
Thank you, rwlott for sharing Stephen's letter about his Dad.
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Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:57 am
by johnnydeep
Chris Peterson wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:52 am
alter-ego wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:48 am
Within the last few years, Art had taken a lengthy hiatus and I grew concerned. After a number of weeks, he reappeared to the forum. I was happy and relieved. This time I grew concerned again, and my heart sank after reading rwlott's post. I will forever remember the day Art passed - March 4 is my birthday. I will always take a moment to remember his wit, insight into many diverse topics, and the occasional creative sarcasm
Some number of years ago, I believe Art posted a picture of a stately looking man sitting at tripod-mounted refractor telescope. I'm not sure who that person was or if he was mentioned. I probably forgot... I maybe embellished his description, but I've always pictured Art as being that man.
No doubt Art will be missed.
Thank you, rwlott for sharing Stephen's letter about his Dad.
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321927_119138624861442_550098014_o.jpg
Nice. Great pic! That's a pretty high end pair of binos he has there. Seems like maybe an older version of these?:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-wav ... 10520.html
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:58 pm
by ddorn777
Thanks for passing on the sad news of his passing. One of the greats has gone home to the stars, though a part of him will remain.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 4:04 pm
by Fred the Cat
Since January 21
st, 2008, Art contributed 18,805 glimpses into his personality and wit. That is no small amount. Thanks to this thing called the internet, we all have the ability to randomly revisit the man anytime we choose or happen upon an old post. To me it’s like he’ll always be here despite no longer adding to that vast body of thoughts and comments. I will miss his absence, ever wondering how he might interpret some thought I decide to post, but be glad I discovered this forum to “meet” a person I would never have gotten the chance to know.
I choose to think he is now a permanent resident on
Tralfamadore; living happily in the bubbles of this life.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 6:13 pm
by RJN
I am sad to hear of his passing.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:35 pm
by johnnydeep
Fred the Cat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 4:04 pm
Since January 21
st, 2008, Art contributed 18,805 glimpses into his personality and wit. That is no small amount. Thanks to this thing called the internet, we all have the ability to randomly revisit the man anytime we choose or happen upon an old post. To me it’s like he’ll always be here despite no longer adding to that vast body of thoughts and comments. I will miss his absence, ever wondering how he might interpret some thought I decide to post, but be glad I discovered this forum to “meet” a person I would never have gotten the chance to know.
I choose to think he is now a permanent resident on
Tralfamadore; living happily in the bubbles of this life.
And checking Art's
profile, he contributed an impressive fraction of all posts here!
Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:57 am
Last active: Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:38 pm
Total posts: 18805 (7.83% of all posts / 3.63 posts per day)
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:43 am
by alter-ego
Chris Peterson wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:52 am
alter-ego wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:48 am
Within the last few years, Art had taken a lengthy hiatus and I grew concerned. After a number of weeks, he reappeared to the forum. I was happy and relieved. This time I grew concerned again, and my heart sank after reading rwlott's post. I will forever remember the day Art passed - March 4 is my birthday. I will always take a moment to remember his wit, insight into many diverse topics, and the occasional creative sarcasm
Some number of years ago, I believe Art posted a picture of a stately looking man sitting at tripod-mounted refractor telescope. I'm not sure who that person was or if he was mentioned. I probably forgot... I maybe embellished his description, but I've always pictured Art as being that man.
No doubt Art will be missed.
Thank you, rwlott for sharing Stephen's letter about his Dad.
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321927_119138624861442_550098014_o.jpg
Thank you for finding and posting the picture of Art.
Re: APOD: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night (2022 Mar 29)
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 7:49 am
by Ann
NASA's rover Opportunity's journey to and on Mars: 2003-2018
Art's journey to heaven and Earth on spaceship Starship Asterisk*: 2008-2022
In the end all our batteries get low, and it will be getting dark.
Ann