Tag Archives: Venus

May 24 2012

Moon & Venus and the Medieval Castle of Grinzane Cavour

Crescent Moon (showing lovely earthsine) and blazing Venus captured shortly after sunset in the evening of 23 May, 2012 as the pair was setting next to the medieval Castle of Grinzane Cavour. The massive castle is located in the Langhe region, famous for its wines, about 50 km southeast of Turin. The Moon is moving away from the Sun wheras Venus is preparing for the upcoming 5-6 June transit on our star.

Tech details: Canon Eos 5D Mk II, focal lenght: 117 mm; Exp: 1/5 sec.; F/10; ISO: 1600 + cross star filter

Tech details: Canon Eos 5D Mk II, focal lenght: 147 mm; Exp: 1/4 sec.; F/5.6; ISO: 4000

Apr 24 2012

Moon and Venus over Turin

This image, captured after sunset from the vantage point of the Cappuccini hill, shows the crescent Moon and super bright Venus putting on a magnificent show over Turin. On the right is easily recognizable the Mole Antonelliana, symbol of the city.

Tech details: Turin (Italy), April 24, 2012, Canon EOS 5D Mark II; EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens set @24mm; Exp: 0.3 sec; F/4; ISO: 1600

Mar 25 2012

Contemplating the conjunction

The image shows the crescent Moon (with a beautiful earthshine), three planets (Earth, Jupiter and Venus)…and three kids (one of them is called Miranda…another Moon): what a great conjunction!

Technical details: Turin (Italy), 25 March 2012, Canon EOS 5D Mark II,  Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens set @ 70 mm; Exp: 0.5 sec; F/5.6; ISo: 1600

Mar 18 2012

My new video “The Sky over Turin”

Enjoy my new video showing images I took in Turin and its surroundings ;-)

Clicking the links below you will find more info on some of the images included:

Mar 18 2012

Images of Venus-Jupiter conjunction from around the world

Enjoy a great collection of the recent Venus-Jupiter conjunction from around the world. I am delighted and honoured to have four of my images incuded in this glorious parade. Congratulations again to Thilina Heenatigala and Astronomers Without Borders for the great work!

Mar 12 2012

Venus and Jupiter over the Basilica of Saint John Bosco

This evening the sight of Venus and Jupiter shining together in the twilight sky over the Basilica of Saint John Bosco was simply unforgettable! Click on the image to enlarge it.

The Basilica is located in Castel Nuovo Don Bosco, some 20 km from Turin.

In the picture above my children are waving to the sunset over the Alps ;-)

Photo 1 – Canon Eos 5D MkII; EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens set @ 24mm; Exp: 2 sec; ISO: 1000
Photo 2 – Canon Eos 5D MkII; EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens set @ 24mm; Exp: 6 sec; ISO: 1250

Feb 25 2012

Moon, Venus and Jupiter over the Avigliana Castle

Shown above is the beautiful conjunction of Moon, Venus and Jupiter taken this evening (February 25, 2012). I captured the trio shining over the ruins of the medieval Avigliana Castle, originally built on 924 a.C., located some 25 km from Turin (Italy).

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La foto mostra la congiunzione tra la Luna, Venere e Giove scattata la sera del 25 febbraio 2012. Il trio brilla sulle rovine del Castello di Avigliana,  origiariamente costruito nel 914 d.C., circa 25 km da Torino.

Technical details: February 25, 2012
Canon Eos 5D MK II; Canon 25-105 mm f/4 L IS USM set @ 24mm

Feb 24 2012

Crescent Moon and planets parade

Crescent Moon, Venus and Jupiter: what a magnificent parade! Mercury was also visible setting behind the Alps (see it in the close up view on the left of the bell-tower). What else could an astrophotographer ask for? In the image you can see the St. Vito Church (Turin, Italy) and on the left the peak of Monte Viso (mt 3,841).

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Lo spettacolo della falce di Luna, Venere e Giove sulla Chiesa di San Vito (Torino) con le Alpi sullo sfondo. Il Monviso (3.841 mt) è facilmente riconoscibile nella parte sinistra dell’ immgine. Nella foto sotto è distinguibile Mercurio mentre tramonta “vicino” al campanile.

Tech. details: Canon Eos 5D MkII; Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM lens set @ 28mm; Exp: 1 sec; f/6.3; ISO: 640