Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus 30th January

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Jan 30 - 17:45

Uploaded

2020 Jan 30 - 18:40

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x111
W15 filter

Title

Venus 30th January

About this image

Good evening,

Attached is an observation of Venus I made this evening in an unpredicted cloud gap. Seeing wasn't too bad but frequent passing cloud was a nuisance. Once more the markings seemed fairly conspicuous but I did have trouble placing them accurately due to the glare form the disk. Other points include:

Bright Limb Band: Visible and complete

Terminator: Geometrically regular

Cusp Caps: SPC quite brilliant, and for the first time in this elongation I was able to definitely see the NPC, although it was not overly conspicuous it was definitely present.

Cusp Collars: Southern collar seen, northern one may have been glimpsed.

Best wishes,

-Paul

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