10th March 2015 - Venus

[Killie]

I have spent much of my time with my new hobby exploring the big Gas Giants so over the last few days I decided to try and capture Venus. Not a very interesting planet to be honest but I do like the fact that you can see the various phases.

My first attempt on the 8th March was terrible as I over-exposed it quite badly, I just wasn't used to the brightness involved.

Tonight however I think I managed to get a not bad image. I think you can actually make out the differences in brightness as you move towards the shadowed element.

I will probably try and continue capturing the planet as the months pass so I can get to see several more of its phases.

[JamesF]

Well done.  Not exactly the most giving of targets, but pleasing to be able to see the phases.

James

[Killie]

Yeah, it isn't as nice to look at but it gave me something to do whilst I couldn't see anything else in the sky 

I actually think it looks a bit on the green side, I still can't get my WB right with the QHY5L-II but I may run it through HVLG later on.

[DrRobin]

First rate, great to see the phase and correctly exposed. I keep thinking about giving Venus a try, but it is a little low over a neighbour's house.

Robin

[Kakadush]

Excellent result congrats i my self am having a hard time capturing Venus ... i think i might be over-exposing it.
How long did you shoot for ? and with what scope + cam if i may ask  

[Cloengaa]

Nice to see a Venus. Nice going.

[si@nite]

Very nice result!

[Killie]

Excellent result congrats i my self am having a hard time capturing Venus ... i think i might be over-exposing it.

How long did you shoot for ? and with what scope + cam if i may ask

I used my QHY5L-II & 127 Mak.

I had the Camera Exposure set to 6.8ms in SharpCap for the one I finally used.

[Kakadush]

I used my QHY5L-II & 127 Mak.

I had the Camera Exposure set to 6.8ms in SharpCap for the one I finally used.

Cheers  

[Pete Presland]

very nicely imaged. Agreed not the most inspiring targets, but always nice to see the changing phases and size over the months.