Observation by Peter Tickner: Venus 18th February at 807 nm

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2025 Feb 18 - 14:45

Uploaded

2025 Feb 19 - 23:43

Objects

Venus

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Constellation

Grus

Field centre

RA: 22^h47^m
Dec: -46°56'
Position angle: -178°14'

Field size

0°07' × 0°06'

Equipment

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

Exposure

1 ms videos best 20% 7,000 frames x 5

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Venus

Title

Venus 18th February at 807 nm

About this image

A beautiful daytime Venus and steady in IR with an 807 nm long pass filter although sadly it disappeared into the murk in the evening before I could attempt the night side.

Peter

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