Great Conjunction 2020

It’s not the greatest photo, but I wanted some proof that we saw it, and all I had was my cell phone. It’s somewhat surprising I could get any image at all. If you have a telescope, you already know how unusual it is to be able to see two planets in the same field of view, but to have them this close is even more impressive. We had a great night for viewing too – the temperature was mild and the sky was clear – and we got to look at Mars and the moon, all from the comfort of our driveway. The kids got a big kick out of seeing them (Josie called it ‘amazing’ and ‘sick’), and Dixie and I enjoyed watching them react to it. It was a good night.