Observation by Andrew Paterson: Venus and Crescent Moon with Earthshine

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2020 Apr 26 - 19:20

Uploaded

2020 Apr 28 - 10:03

Objects

The Moon
Venus
Conjunction

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 05^h03^m
Dec: +24°10'
Position angle: +42°12'

Field size

9° × 7°

Equipment

Nikon Coolpix P900

Exposure

1s F4.5 ISO 1600

Location

Hill Head

Target name

Moon and Venus

Title

Venus and Crescent Moon with Earthshine

About this image

A closer view of Venus and the Moon on the day of their conjunction - and the last day of this prolonged spell of fine weather. The Moon was showing strong Earthshine on this occasion.

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DSCN3321 (2).JPG (914.7 kB)

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David Basey, Jeremy Shears, Lyn Smith, Andrew Dumbleton

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