Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus: 3rd January

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Jan 03 - 16:09

Uploaded

2020 Jan 03 - 18:40

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x111

Title

Venus: 3rd January

About this image

Observation of Venus made this evening. The seeing was fairly good at times (although predominantly AIII-IV), but during the stable moments, some subtle features were seen. The southern cusp collar continues to be the darkest feature on the disk. Also present:

Bright Limb Band: Visible and complete (dazzling at times)- bright patch visible on the limb just north of the equator?
Terminator: Geometrically regular
Cusp Caps: southern cusp cap seen, still no real sign of the northern cusp.
Cusp collars: only the southern one present, and quite dark.

I had hoped to attempt filter work, but the clouds came up at 1615UT putting a stop to observations.

Best wishes,

-Paul

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