Observation by Chris Dole: Venus at 0.4% Phase.

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Chris Dole

Observer

Chris Dole

Observed

2020 May 31 - 10:26

Uploaded

2020 Jun 01 - 21:46

Objects

Venus

Equipment

180mm Mak Cass @f15.
ASI290mm camera.
ZWO ADC.
Baader 685nm pass.
EQ6 Pro mount.

Exposure

0.5ms.

Location

Newbury. G.B.

Target name

Venus.

Title

Venus at 0.4% Phase.

About this image

Just 0.4% illumination and 5.3° from the centre of the Sun's disc. A gusty wind and passing cloud certainly didn't help. The right hand image is overexposed and shows the cusp extensions.

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Venus_2020-05-31_1126UT_IR_Chris Dole comp (1)_25.jpg (40.9 kB)

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