The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is a very rare event, last occurring 400 years ago and next scheduled in 800 years time. At the conjunction these two planets come close together before their orbits take then apart again. I though I would have a go at trying to photograph this phenomenon with my hand held camera and 400mm telephoto lens. I had to increase the ISO speed to its highest rating but just about got a picture where you can make out Jupiter and its moons with the elliptical shaped Saturn above.
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| Jupiter with four of its moons visible and Saturn above. |