Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus Observation

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2017 Sep 24 - 08:04

Uploaded

2017 Sep 24 - 16:11

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian, x200
W#15 Filter

Title

Venus Observation

About this image

Two drawings I made of Venus this morning in good seeing conditions. A streak extending from the terminator out into the south was visible along with a vaguer streak to the north. Some bright spots were spotted on the limb.

Files associated with this observation

Venus_20170924_0904UT_visual_PAbel.jpg (166.3 kB)

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Comments

David Basey, 2017 Sep 25 - 08:14 UTC

Paul,

Nice sketches as always. I was observing at about the same time as yourself although under less transparent skies. I'm pleased to find that my sketch reasonably matches yours which gives me comfort I might be doing it right!

I too saw the southern and northern streaks although I angled the southern one somewhat differently and made the northern one a bit larger than yourself. Also picked up the dark bands around both cusps. The main differences are that I saw more terminator shading but not the bright limb spots.

Given the difference in aperture, transparency and the vague nature of Venus' marking I consider the agreement quite good. It does, I believe, show there is still value in an observer using eyeball, pencil and paper even in the this age of imaging.

Paul G. Abel, 2018 Jan 09 - 19:07 UTC

HI David,

Many thanks for your comments- glad you observed similar features, always nice to have confirmation. Venus will be returning to the evening skies shortly, so lets hope for a good run of clear evenings!

Cheers!

-Paul

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