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Jupiter and Four Galilean Moons with Our Moon
Credit: Kevin L. Hudson
Astrophotographer Kevin L. Hudson of Atlanta, GA, sent along this shot taken on Jan. 2, 2012, and says: "I was able to image our moon and all four of Jupiter's Galilean moons in a single image."
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The Stunning Moon by Douglas Keck
Credit: Douglas Keck
Skywatcher Douglas Keck snapped this stunning photo of the moon on Jan. 2, 2012, when it appeared close to the moon during a spectacular conjunction.
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Moon and Jupiter over Bella Vista, Arkansas
Credit: Douglas Keck
Astrophotographer Douglas Keck of Bella Vista, Arkansas, says he put two exposures from January 2, 2012, together in Photoshop to make this image of the moon and Jupiter.
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Jupiter, the Moon & ISS: Barry Shupp
Credit: Barry Shlupp
Skywatcher Barry Shupp snapped this view of the International Space Station (bright line at left) shine near Jupiter and the moon in a long-exposure taken on Jan. 2, 2012 from Denver, Pa.
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The Moon, Jupiter and a Dragon!
Credit: Samuel J. Hartman
Astrophotographer Samuel J. Hartman of State College, PA, sends this clever photograph taken on Jan. 2, 2012, of the moon, Jupiter, and a dragon familiar to players of Skyrim. "Zu'u Alduin. Zok sahrot do naan ko Lein!"
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The Moon and Jupiter over Minsk, Belarus
Credit: Polina Bozhkova
Astrophotographer Polina Bozhkova caught the moon and Jupiter over Minsk, Belarus, January 3, 2012.
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Moon, Jupiter and ISS over Hockessin, DE
Credit: Robert Pekala
Astrophotographer Robert Pekala sent this image of the moon, Jupiter and the ISS passing over his house in Hockessin, DE, yesterday at approximately 6:15 pm on Jan. 2, 2012. "The ISS is the streak in the center of the photo."
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The Moon and Jupiter Seen near Sequim, Washington
Credit: Dave Proebstel
Astrophotographer Dave Proebstel said: "I am a relative amateur at photographing the moon and such. Attached is my best shot at about 9:30 pm PST [Jan. 2. 2012], near Sequim, Washington."
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Moon and Jupiter and GRAIL Spacecraft
Credit: Ken Kremer
Astrophotographer Ken Kremer took this shot 8 PM EST Jan. 2, 2012, near Princeton, NJ: "Both GRAILs also there, post LOI [lunar orbit insertion]!"
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Jupiter & the Moon by Greg Maza
Credit: Greg Maza
Skywatcher Greg Maza of Ontario, Canada snapped this view of Jupiter and the moon through icicles on a chilly Jan. 2, 2012 as the two objects appeared close in the night sky.
