Observation by Peter Tickner: Venus in IR and UV

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2024 Jul 18 - 16:20

Uploaded

2024 Jul 18 - 23:49

Objects

Venus

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Constellation

Hydra

Field centre

RA: 13^h51^m
Dec: -28°24'
Position angle: +0°02'

Field size

0°06' × 0°04'

Equipment

Player One Uranus-C
QHY5111678M
Astronomik 807 nm IR pass filter
Baader U Venus filter
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Venus

Title

Venus in IR and UV

About this image

This was my first decent go at Venus now it is far enough away from the Sun. I tried at first with various multipiers but only achieved a bland white Venus. I then reverted to a straight f/10 despite Venus only being 10 arc seconds across. That worked and there are hints of detail in both IR and UV although the UV is very hazy.

Peter

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