Monte Pelmo and Conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter and Venus
Photographer: Alessandra Masi Summary Author: Alessandra Masi
Featured above is the conjunction Jupiter, Moon and Venus, aligned above Monte Pelmo, one of the most spectacular mountains in the Dolomites of northern Italy. Jupiter is at top, above the waxing crescent Moon. Monte Pelmo, also called the throne of God due to its characteristic shape, stands 10,394 ft (3168 m) above sea level and has an impressive prominence of 3,907 ft (1,191 m). The Dolomites Range is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Photo taken during evening of February 22, 2023.
Photo details: Canon R6 camera; Canon 70/300 lens; 207 mm.Panorama: 3 vertical photos for sky (ISO 640, 207 mm, f 6.3, 1 second exposure) and 3 vertical photos for Dolomites (ISO 125, 207 mm, f 7.1, 1.3 second exposure)
Cadore, Dolomites, Monte Pelmo, Italy Coordinates: 46.41972, 12.13472
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