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Date(s)

07/04/08
Mead, Colorado

Optics and Camera

Nikon D70s
18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G

Processing Tools

Photoshop CS3

 
Image of Saturn, Mars, Regulus and the Moon.

Saturn, Mars, Regulus and Moon - July 04, 2008

While 4th of July fireworks boom in the background, Saturn, Mars, and Regulus (left to right) put on a celestial light show for the setting moon.

This image can also be seen in the July 8, 2008 article "Planetary Alignment Dazzles Weekend SkyWatchers" on the Universe Today web site.
 
 
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