Subject: Venus and Jupiter
Date: February 22, 1999
Location: Provo, UT
Lens: 50mm
F-stop: 1.7
Exposure time: ~10 s
Filters: 8-point diffractor
Film: Kodak Max
ISO/ASA: 800
On February 22, 1999, Jupiter and Venus passed quite close to each other in the sky. At this
point, Venus had and apparent magnitude of around -4, and Jupiter of -2. Venus is on the
top in this photograph, bright enough for a diffraction pattern. See also Jovian Love
in the City and Love's Kingly Lights.
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About the Title:
Another name for Jupiter is Jove. When referring to events about Jupiter, astronomers often use
Jove, as it fits into words better. For instance, it is easier to say "perijove" and "apojove" than
"perijupiter" and "apojupiter". It is also easier to say "jovian" than to make an adjective out of the
word "jupiter" (much like we use "terrestrial" to refer to things on Earth). Venus is the goddess of
love, and so with these two so close together I thought "Jovian Love" was an apt title for the photo.
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