Observation by Andrew Paterson: Venus in the Pleiades

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2020 Apr 03 - 18:45

Uploaded

2020 Apr 03 - 22:29

Objects

The Pleiades (M45)
Venus
Conjunction

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 03^h47^m
Dec: +24°04'
Position angle: +50°04'

Field size

2°31' × 1°53'

Equipment

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ228

Exposure

!s F5.6 ISO 1600

Location

Hill Head

Target name

Venus in the Pleiades

Title

Venus in the Pleiades

About this image

An image as the planet Venus passes through the Pleiades (M45) cluster, creating a beautiful view in the evening sky - best appreciated with binoculars.The weather was kind to us tonight!

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