venus

[Charlie_132]

Why is venus so hard to capture with a webcam and 130p scope ?

When I record it it just looks like a bright circle with a hint of a half moon shape

Has anyone managed to get a photo of venus through a 130p and webcam ?

Was good viewing tonight, although its came to a end from a big dark cloud now covering venus and jupiter for me ...

[Zachariah]

Well venus is just very bright and at the moment a crescent shape, not sure what you expect to see.

[Phil Fargaze]

Because of it being so bright, I sometimes try using a moon filter to cut down on the glare.

[Charlie_132]

That's exactly what I expect to see, just saying its near impossible to get a picture of it being a cresent shape, shows up on screen as a bright ball with a few sharp points

[mallorcasaint]

and it's quite small!

[Charlie_132]

with a moon filter is it possible to get a picture of it small ?

anyone got some pics of it ?

[mallorcasaint]

Try a UV filter and a barlow.

[Charlie_132]

how much is a uv filter ?

and would a 3x or 2x barlow be better