Stargazing Castor, Pollux, Mars and the Moon

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Start date Apr 4, 2025

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Castor, Pollux, Mars, and the Moon are currently visible in a striking arrangement. The original poster observed this celestial display while returning from a pub. They requested images taken with better exposure control and without city light pollution. An attached snapshot shows the arrangement, albeit affected by light pollution. The discussion highlights a desire for clearer astronomical photography of these celestial bodies.

Apr 4, 2025

pbuk

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are in a beautiful arrangement tonight as I have just observed on the walk back from the pub.

Does anyone have access to an image without city light pollution and better exposure control than my phone?

Edit: snapshot attached

Last edited: Apr 4, 2025

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sbrothy

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Even with the light pollution they're pretty clear. But yeah, a real telescope shot would've been nice.

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are in a beautiful arrangement tonight as I have just observed on the walk back from the pub. Does anyone have access to an image without city light pollution and better exposure control than my phone? Edit: snapshot attached

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