Tuesday, March 7, 2023

T Stands For One More Thing

 
Conjunction of Venus (top) and Jupiter  taken March 2, 2023


Last week, I talked about the Happy Little Time Waster app, Skyview. I forgot to mention another very cool feature. 

Not only can you look at objects in real time, but you can also time travel to the past or the future to see what the sky will look like! By clicking on the Calendar in Settings, you can change the date and time to see what constellations were visible on your birthday! Or 14. October 1066 (the Battle of Hastings.)

How cool is that!


My cup of tea from last month when I was star gazing and watching the SpaceX Starlink satellite.

Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.

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  1. My name is Erika.March 7, 2023 at 8:25 AM

    That is cool. I picked up that app but between all the weather in the last week I haven't had a chance to go out and try it. Plus last night that wind was pretty brutal. Do you have any snow on the ground or is that an older photo? Happy T day. hugs-Erika

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 7, 2023 at 9:28 AM

      But you don't need to go outside to use the app. You can view things from the comfort inside your house. the photo is the one taken about a month ago. We still have 3 or 4 inches of snow left on the ground.

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  2. Mae TravelsMarch 7, 2023 at 8:38 AM

    Did you see Venus and Jupiter side by side? We think we did see them. My brother is a very committed star-gazer, including telescopes and attached cameras.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 7, 2023 at 9:29 AM

      It was cloudy the night Venus and Jupiter were closest in conjunction. The photo of them above was taken the following evening around 6:30 PM

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  3. kathyinozarksMarch 7, 2023 at 8:56 AM

    wow what is available on smart phones is amazing-we don't have those but that would be fun-is that something I could get on the computer? Happy T

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 7, 2023 at 9:26 AM

      Skyview is only available for on smartphones. But visit Stellarium Web Online and it's like having a planetarium on your computer (minus the music and lecture)

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  4. robin cox walshMarch 7, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    We've been watching Venus and Jupiter too! I don't know why this is so fascinating......we haven't gotten much further in our evolution since the days of the caveman in certain ways, have we? 😂😂😂

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 7, 2023 at 9:41 AM

      It's just so fascinating because looking up at the sky makes you realize there is something so much bigger than yourself

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  5. Iris FlaviaMarch 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you for the reminder!!! I still have not installed it/shown to Ingo! Must do! (Gack, 9 work-hours again today- no excuse, is it).

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  6. jinxxxygirlMarch 7, 2023 at 11:27 AM

    That is cool!!!! I've been watching Venus and Jupiter. Have you seen the movie Jupiter Ascending? Loved it! If you like sci fi its a good one. Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  7. The PadreMarch 7, 2023 at 12:34 PM

    Happy Worm Moon Tonight And Keep Looking Up

    Well Done,
    Cheers

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  8. Valerie-JaelMarch 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM

    That App sounds really good. love the star pics. Happy T Day, Valerie

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  9. nwilliams6March 7, 2023 at 1:57 PM

    Stargazing is a lovely hobby/passion. Great picture of your drink and the planet - so pretty! Happy T-day and hugz

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  10. Divers and SundryMarch 7, 2023 at 3:38 PM

    That does sound like a cool app. Happy T Tuesday!

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  11. Kate YetterMarch 7, 2023 at 6:35 PM

    Sounds like a very interesting app for those that are into star gazing. Your night sky pictures are lovely.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  12. FinnBadgerMarch 7, 2023 at 6:40 PM

    What a great tool - thanks for sharing

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  13. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 8, 2023 at 12:53 AM

    I STILL want to know what is on the other side of your gate that looks like gray cat ears! Love Ink's mug.

    Would you please tell Nan I tried for THREE days to leave a comment on her move/movement word of the month and kept getting "Failed to Publish."

    Thanks for sharing this app again and how clever it is for those who have a smart phone (mine is still attached to the wall at home), as well as your Ink mug with tea for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 8, 2023 at 9:38 AM

      The cat ears are the remains of the dead petunias in the cowboy boot planter 😺

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  14. DVArtistMarch 8, 2023 at 7:44 AM

    This is so nice, enjoy.

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  15. Sharon MadsonMarch 8, 2023 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful photo of Venus & Jupiter. Too cloudy here and couldn't see it. I will have to check out this Skyview app out. Happy belated T Day.

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 8, 2023 at 4:02 PM

      There's a Lite (free) and a Full (paid) version. The paid version is less than a cup of coffee

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  16. Empire of the CatMarch 12, 2023 at 10:52 AM

    the app does sound cool and another way to waste time lol. I might try to DL it once I clear some clutter off my phone, no space at the moment. Sorry for the late visit, I'm really struggling with the cold at the moment. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  17. pearshapedcraftingMarch 12, 2023 at 6:56 PM

    I haven't got the app yet but will hopefully be able to make use of it in June! A very belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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