Venus - 18/09/2010

[lukebl]

Thought there hadn't been many images of it recently, so here's a quick and dirty image of Venus from this afternoon. The seeing was truly boiling, but at least you can get the crescent.

Imaged with an SPC900, SW200, 3x Televue Barlow. Around 900 frames stacked in Registax.

[yeti monster]

Good shot, did you take that the day after tomorrow???

I was able to watch Venus until it actually set on the horizon this evening, the air was that clear, then a minute later ISS popped up about 10 degrees to the North of where Venus had set. That was my treat, as I had to investigate some faulty equipment instead of chilling with the scope.

[beamish]

Great capture Luke !

[lukebl]

Good shot, did you take that the day after tomorrow???

Whoops! I obviously meant Thursday, 16th September. Trouble is, you can't seem to edit the title of the message after you've posted it.

[brianb]

Nice image - Venus is so low that seeing is bound to be a problem, and the current blustery weather isn't at all helpful.

[Glasspusher]

Nice image, well done.

John

[yeti monster]

She's great daytime target, if you get the chance (and avoid the sun, obviously).