The planet Jupiter shining in Taurus
Alqueva´s Dark Sky Reserve | by Year: 2013 | Identifying the sky above - Science & Education | Monuments Heritage & History | Planets & Conjunctions | Stars and Constellations
In the image, taken inside the Monsaraz Castle in the Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve, Portugal, facing to the constellation of Taurus, is visible the planet Jupiter at the right side of Aldebaran star. Above, is also visible the open cluster NGC1647, and close to it, the Vesta asteroid. Below in the image, above the Rocks from the wall castle, is clearly visible the M45, well known as Pleiades, the 7 sisters.
Canon 60Da – 35mm F/2.8 Exp.10s ISO3200 taken in 22/12/2012 4:13 AM