Captured in this wide-field frame, this image showcases the celestial ballet featuring Comet Pons-Brooks (12P), the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the Triangulum Galaxy (M33), the Moon, and Jupiter. Against the backdrop of the night sky, Comet Pons-Brooks graces the scene as it journeys through the solar system, leaving a trail of wonder in its wake. The majestic Andromeda Galaxy, our neighboring spiral galaxy, and the Triangulum Galaxy, another member of our cosmic neighborhood, adorn the heavens with their spiral arms and stellar glow.

Adding to the cosmic spectacle, the Moon and Jupiter make their presence known, further enhancing the beauty of the scene. With its cratered surface illuminated by the Sun, the Moon serves as a familiar anchor in the night sky. Meanwhile, Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, shines brightly with its distinct bands of clouds and swirling storms. Together, these celestial objects offer a captivating glimpse into the vastness of the universe, reminding us of the interconnectedness of cosmic phenomena and the wonders that await exploration beyond our own world.

This one came very close to being a double transit. But just as Europa breaks the limb to the right, Io just starts to enter from the left.The 2 shadows do, however, transit the disk together. Only a few pixels would have made a double planet/ shadow transit. Oh well. This was shot on 05/19/2017. Time starts at 02:51 UT and ends at 04:43 UT.

Copyright: John Cox

Celestron CPC 1100 Edge Hd

ZWO ASI 224MC

Copyright: Ecleido Azevedo