Observation by Chris Hooker: Mercury in IR, 22nd July 2021

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Chris Hooker

Observer

Chris Hooker

Observed

2021 Jul 22 - 08:10

Uploaded

2021 Jul 24 - 17:36

Objects

Mercury

Equipment

254 mm Newtonian
5x IR Barlow lens
610 nm long-pass & 850 nm short-pass filters
ZWO ASI174MM mono camera

Exposure

0.25 msec @ F/31

Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Target name

Mercury

Title

Mercury in IR, 22nd July 2021

About this image

Mercury imaged in rather hazy conditions at the end of the recent period of fine weather. The planet was difficult to locate due to reduced contrast with the sky, and the contrast in the image is also lower as a result. Nevertheless, some features are visible matching those seen on the reference image, especially near the bright limb.

Files associated with this observation

Mercury 22 July 2021.png (275.7 kB)

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