Observation by Mazin Younis: Comet-like Venus

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2026 Jun 08 - 22:07

Uploaded

2026 Jun 10 - 02:18

Objects

Venus

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 07^h47^m
Dec: +22°41'
Position angle: +60°45'

Field size

6°04' × 3°39'

Equipment

Nikon d7500
Tamron 70-200mm @ 200mm f4

Exposure

1 second

Location

Agadir - Morocco

Title

Comet-like Venus

About this image

The comet-like appearance of Venus is the result of diffraction caused by a Moroccan palm tree fronds crossing the line of sight. In addition, two of Jupiter's Galilean moons can be clearly seen in this 1sec shot.

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