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Observation by Peter Tickner: Venus cloud rotation in UV

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Apr 08 - 17:00

Uploaded

2023 Apr 10 - 23:54

Objects

Venus

Equipment
  • QHY511200M mono planetary camera
  • Baader U Venus filter
  • 2x fused silica Barlow
  • 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Venus cloud rotation

Title

Venus cloud rotation in UV

About this image

This short animation shows the clockwise rotation of clouds on Venus over just 40 minutes.

Peter

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