Observation by Nick James: Venus in the Pleiades

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2020 Apr 03 - 20:29

Uploaded

2020 Apr 03 - 22:45

Objects

The Pleiades (M45)
Venus
Conjunction

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 03^h47^m
Dec: +23°59'
Position angle: -3°23'

Field size

2°27' × 1°44'

Equipment

90mm, f/5 refr. ASI 294MC

Exposure

13x60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

Venus

Title

Venus in the Pleiades

About this image

Venus acting as a significant source of light pollution in the field of M45 tonight.

Files associated with this observation

venus_20200403_2129_ndj.jpg (1.0 MB)

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