Observation by Paul G. Abel: Venus at 10% illumination

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 May 16 - 16:17

Uploaded

2020 May 17 - 11:13

Objects

Venus

Equipment

203mm Newtonian Reflector
x67 and x111.
10x50 finder scope

Title

Venus at 10% illumination

About this image

Venus is now a thin crescent with a large apparent diameter of nearly 50". I have included the view through my 10x50 finder scope which clearly shows the planet as a crescent.

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Venus_2020-05-16_1717UT_visual_PAbel.png (178.3 kB)

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