Observation by Peter Tickner: Venus activity?

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Apr 17 - 17:50

Uploaded

2023 Apr 18 - 10:34

Objects

Venus

Equipment

ZWO ASI178MM
Baader U Venus filter
Astronomik 807 nm long pass IR filter
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Venus activity UV and IR?

Title

Venus activity?

About this image

Venus was steady and in UV there is a very bright central spot as well as a further bright area as well as the usual brighter poles. In IR it may be my imagination but it looks like some darker areas lining up with the bright spots - possible signs of surface activity disturbing the atmosphere?

Peter

Files associated with this observation

Venus_2023_04_17-1750UT_UV_IR_Tickner.png (93.9 kB)

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