Observation by David Basey: Venus in UV & IR

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David Basey

Observer

David Basey

Observed

2023 Feb 21 - 16:16

Uploaded

2023 Feb 22 - 12:29

Objects

Venus

Equipment

358mm Dobsonian
Altair 178M3 camera

Location

South Norfolk

Target name

Venus

Title

Venus in UV & IR

About this image

The weather forecast was for clouds but a brief spell opened up with only occasional slight cirrus. Quite good seeing, particularly considering that the altitude of Venus was just over 30 degrees.

The UV image on the left was processed with a 'false dark' to help supress scattered light which can be an issue in the ultraviolet. The difference between with and without the 'false dark' was slim but noticeable.

There are also clouds visible in the IR image but as usual these are quite subtle even with heavy processing.

Files associated with this observation

Venus x2.jpg (81.2 kB)

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