Venus at 1.9% illumination

[mikeDnight]

I had the chance today to observe Venus at mid afternoon in a bright blue sky. Blocking the Sun from view using a garage building I swept the sky with binoculars until I found the planet. Then I used paulastro's Tak FC100DL to make the attached sketch.

Thanks for looking. 

Mike

 

[JeremyS]

Cracking drawing, Mike

Jeremy

[Richard Hather]

Lovely sketch Mike, you certainly have style and persistence to hunt Venus out during the day excellent work ?

Richard

[Dave In Vermont]

A great testament to your eyesight & hands!

Very nicely done, Mike -

Dave

[colin2007]

Hello Mike,

You can`t be that far from observing the "ring of fire" effect, if it`s safe enough to observe Venus so close to the Sun

Colin

[mariosi]

Superb Mike! 

 

Marios 

[Astro Imp]

Remarkable effort Mike, well done.