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Hi everyone,

I started this project a LONG time ago. I forgot about it, then I remembered it, and decided to restart it.

I have a goal of photographing the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and putting all of them together in a family portrait. My progress so far is in this picture.
Solar System Family Portrait progress
Solar System Family Portrait progress
As you can see, I got the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth (I got a picture from the internet because there is NO WAY I can take a full picture of Earth,) Jupiter (Needs a better photo,) and Saturn.

I am missing Mars, Uranus, and Neptune.

Other than that, What do you think of my project and photo so far? I know I need a better picture of Jupiter, but other than that, is there any room for improvement?

Jared
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don't forget, pluto.
for me it is still a planet.
i know i am old lol.
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Believe me, I tried Pluto. I can’t seem to track it. All I have is an 80mm refractor with a 900mm focal length. I don’t think that’s powerful enough to track it.

I can still try again, though.
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This is a nice project, have fun!
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