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Observation by Chris Dole: 4.4% illuminated Venus.

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Chris Dole

Observer

Chris Dole

Observed

2017 Mar 15 - 17:41

Uploaded

2017 Mar 15 - 20:58

Objects

Venus

Equipment
  • 180mm Mak Cass @f23
  • ZWO ASI224mc
  • ZWO ADC
  • EQ6 Pro mount
  • ZWO 850nm IR pass filter.
Location

Newbury. G.B.

Target name

Venus

Title

4.4% illuminated Venus.

About this image

Poor seeing made focusing difficult but I quickly captured this image just before the planet dropped below nearby roof tops.

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