Venus Crescent, New Year's Day 2022

[lukebl]

Happy New Year, folks, and Blwyddyn Newydd Dda as my Grandfather would say.

I captured this view of the lovely 2.2% illuminated crescent of Venus at exactly midday today, 12.5 degrees from the sun. Banham, Norfolk.

ASI290MM Mini Cam, Baader U-Filter, Tal 2x Barlow, 200mm f/5 Newt. It was a really lovely sight through the eyepiece. I couldn't see it at first due to the extreme brightness of the sky, but I stopped the scope down with the hole in the front dust cap and it was much clearer.

[Trevor N]

That was a challenge Luke. Looks good

[Pete Presland]

Great capture Luke, lovely thin crescent. Been looking tonight, but drawn a blank due to the clouds in that region.

[Ibbo!]

Good shot Luke.

 

Managed both venus and mercury with the binos stood on top of the potting bench so i could see over next doors garage.

Managed a few wide snaps but only got venus and jupiter, saturn and mercury washed out.