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The approaching conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter now fit within a single exposure. I managed this last night (12/17/20) from my backyard. K3ii, DFA 150-450mm @ 450mm, 1/200sec, f8, iso800, RAW, cropped, LR.

aitrus3 · 12-18-2020, 07:31 AM

So wish we didn't have clouds... Nice one! Such a rare occurrence for them to be so close, so it is awesome to see people capturing it.

WileyB · 12-18-2020, 08:27 AM

Wow - I didn't know you could get such rings out of just 450mm, even APS-C!

River Rat · 12-18-2020, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by WileyB

Wow - I didn't know you could get such rings out of just 450mm, even APS-C!

Couldn't be done with a full frame.

HghlnDR · 12-18-2020, 01:51 PM

Spectacular!

**MikeNArk** · 12-18-2020, 02:25 PM

I'm impressed. I tried to photo Saturn and Jupiter last night, and did not get any clear image of either planet using a Sigma 170-500 DG and Kenco 1.5 tele-converter with my K5IIs. Perhaps I should leave the tele-converter off.

Thanks for sharing. My next attempt may be through my telescope.

Bertrand3000 · 12-18-2020, 02:28 PM

Impressive shot of Saturn! I did not know a "regular" lens like the 150-450 could be enough for such a shot!

shyrsio · 12-18-2020, 03:40 PM

The positioning of the planets on the corners is a nice touch, I only with Jupiter's moon were a little more visible!

**PJ1** · 12-18-2020, 05:42 PM

Great shot. And thanks for the exposure info. I had a look last night and thought I would take my chance over the next couple of nights (if there is no cloud). I will be using a Rubinar 500/f5.6 with my K-3. Of course, mine will be "upside down" compared to your shot!

STARHUNTER94 · 12-18-2020, 07:42 PM

Holy cow, I didn't even realize that was visible at that length!

Reciprocity · 12-19-2020, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by River Rat

The approaching conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter now fit within a single exposure. I managed this last night (12/17/20) from my backyard. K3ii, DFA 150-450mm @ 450mm, 1/200sec, f8, iso800, RAW, cropped, LR.

Impressive, are those the rings of Jupiter by the way?

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-19-2020, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by River Rat

The approaching conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter now fit within a single exposure. I managed this last night (12/17/20) from my backyard. K3ii, DFA 150-450mm @ 450mm, 1/200sec, f8, iso800, RAW, cropped, LR.

Well done !

**Michail_P** · 12-19-2020, 07:14 AM

If only. For now I am limited. Can’t wait to see some shots of the event.

**othar** · 12-19-2020, 09:08 AM

Nice. I think I'll have to try to get a good picture myself tonight

**fuzzyphotos** · 12-19-2020, 08:18 PM

Wonderful shot, I was hoping to get something tonight but clouds rolled in. I was thinking about my M400mm 5.6 plus the HD1.4 converter to get 560mm. Not sure if I'd be better off with the DA*300 plus the TC and crop for the extra magnification. Again, a wonderful picture. Hopefully tomorrow for me.

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12-18-2020, 07:31 AM	#2
aitrus3 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,432	So wish we didn't have clouds... Nice one! Such a rare occurrence for them to be so close, so it is awesome to see people capturing it.

12-18-2020, 08:27 AM	#3
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Wow - I didn't know you could get such rings out of just 450mm, even APS-C!

12-18-2020, 09:01 AM	#4
River Rat Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northwest Illinois Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by WileyB Wow - I didn't know you could get such rings out of just 450mm, even APS-C! Couldn't be done with a full frame.

12-18-2020, 01:51 PM	#5
HghlnDR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brianza, Italy Posts: 266	Spectacular!

12-18-2020, 02:25 PM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239	I'm impressed. I tried to photo Saturn and Jupiter last night, and did not get any clear image of either planet using a Sigma 170-500 DG and Kenco 1.5 tele-converter with my K5IIs. Perhaps I should leave the tele-converter off. Thanks for sharing. My next attempt may be through my telescope.

12-18-2020, 02:28 PM	#7
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Impressive shot of Saturn! I did not know a "regular" lens like the 150-450 could be enough for such a shot!

12-18-2020, 03:40 PM	#8
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	The positioning of the planets on the corners is a nice touch, I only with Jupiter's moon were a little more visible!

12-18-2020, 05:42 PM	#9
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Great shot. And thanks for the exposure info. I had a look last night and thought I would take my chance over the next couple of nights (if there is no cloud). I will be using a Rubinar 500/f5.6 with my K-3. Of course, mine will be "upside down" compared to your shot!

12-18-2020, 07:42 PM	#10
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Holy cow, I didn't even realize that was visible at that length!

12-19-2020, 12:45 AM	#11
Reciprocity Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 606	Originally posted by River Rat The approaching conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter now fit within a single exposure. I managed this last night (12/17/20) from my backyard. K3ii, DFA 150-450mm @ 450mm, 1/200sec, f8, iso800, RAW, cropped, LR. Impressive, are those the rings of Jupiter by the way?

12-19-2020, 02:58 AM	#12
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by River Rat The approaching conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter now fit within a single exposure. I managed this last night (12/17/20) from my backyard. K3ii, DFA 150-450mm @ 450mm, 1/200sec, f8, iso800, RAW, cropped, LR. Well done !

12-19-2020, 07:14 AM	#13
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	If only. For now I am limited. Can’t wait to see some shots of the event.

12-19-2020, 09:08 AM	#14
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Nice. I think I'll have to try to get a good picture myself tonight

12-19-2020, 08:18 PM	#15
fuzzyphotos Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 313	Wonderful shot, I was hoping to get something tonight but clouds rolled in. I was thinking about my M400mm 5.6 plus the HD1.4 converter to get 560mm. Not sure if I'd be better off with the DA*300 plus the TC and crop for the extra magnification. Again, a wonderful picture. Hopefully tomorrow for me. Tim

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