Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2019 Dec 30 - 16:16

Uploaded

2019 Dec 31 - 10:15

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtoniain Reflector
x111 & x167
W47 filter

Title

Venus

About this image

Two drawings of Venus made last night. There seemed to be a particularly dark streak stretching diagonally towards the south in IL. This was also evident in the W47 filter, albeit more spread out. Other points include:

Bright Limb Band: Visible and complete
Terminator: Geometrically regular
Cusp caps: south cusp cap quite bright in IL, present in W47 but not as bright. North cusp cap not seen.
Cusp Collars: Southern collar quite prominent, northern collar not seen.

Best wishes and clear skies for 2020!

-Paul

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