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The + trending The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn did not happen almost 400 years ago
meThis Monday, December 21, will be the last and most anticipated astronomical phenomenon of the year. Is about the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, known as the ‘Star of Bethlehem.
Although this phenomenon in which these two planets align happens every 20 years, it had to be almost 400 laps of the sun for them to be so close to each other, what makes it more attractive and interesting.
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The Star of Bethlehem is an optical illusion generated by Jupiter and Saturn that, when aligning, form a large star in the shape of a ‘double planet’. However, it should be noted that the planets never meet and are separated by millions of kilometers.
This astronomical phenomenon is also known for the Christmas star, as experts consider that the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn was the star that guided the path of the three wise men in the homonymous story that we can find in the bible during the birth of the Child Jesus. The last time the Star of Bethlehem was sighted was in the year 1226.
The rise of lThe Star of Bethlehem will be on the same day as the winter solstice, that is, December 21 and it can be seen with the naked eye just by looking to the southwest. The big star will be shining throughout that week.
The astronomical phenomenon could be seen from anywhere in the world, but in Colombia and the countries closest to Ecuador can be seen more easily, thanks to its longer duration.
The technique for photographing the star of Bethlehem It is about placing the camera on a very stable tripod, pointing the sky in the right position and making a correct exposure. The normal thing is to set the ISO to the minimum and the aperture near its sweet spot and open the diagram to the maximum. The most important thing will be, be patient, try lots of tests and be lucky to catch the star of Bethlehem
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