Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus: 24th April

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Apr 24 - 18:21

Uploaded

2020 Apr 25 - 11:06

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x111
W15 (yellow) filter.

Title

Venus: 24th April

About this image

An observation of Venus I made yesterday evening in very good seeing (around AII) and the definition was also good. I was immediately drawn to the cusp caps as the terminator didn't follow it's usual elliptical path- the terminator at the cusps seemed to to make a much shallower angle to the horizontal than usual. Similar cloud features as previously.

Bright Limb Band: Visible and complete

Terminator: Geometrically regular- dark terminator shading seen, shallower angle towards the cusps.

Cusp Caps: Not particularly bright or striking this evening- both equal. Cusp caps quite hard to see.

Best wishes,

-Paul

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