Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus just past dichotomy

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2017 Jun 14 - 08:29

Uploaded

2017 Jun 14 - 11:30

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x111
W#15 Filter

Location

Leicester UK

Title

Venus just past dichotomy

About this image

Venus from this morning in poor seeing conditions, however it was clear that the phase in IL is now just past 50%. The theoretical phase was 55.2%. Some vague streaks could be made out in the atmosphere, these were easier to see in the W#15 filter.

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