Observation by Raffaello Braga: Venus in UV light on January 26th, 2017

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Raffaello Braga

Observer

Raffaello Braga

Observed

2017 Jan 26 - 15:37

Uploaded

2017 Jan 27 - 12:19

Objects

Venus

Equipment

Takahashi Mewlon 210
Baader 2x Barlow and 350nm U-filter

Exposure

About 6000 frames used out of 12000 captured. Stacking with AS2! and processing with Iris.

Location

Milan - Italy

Target name

Venus

Title

Venus in UV light on January 26th, 2017

About this image

Venus is slowly approaching the Sun and its phase is decreasing, however still many details can be captured on the crescent by imaging in UV light. The same details can also be visually glimpsed by using of a deep blue or violet filter.

Files associated with this observation

20170126_1637_brag.jpg (9.1 kB)

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