Venus Image 2018/02/25(UT)
Paul G. Abel
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| Paul G. Abel |
Finally getting over the nasty bout of flu I had recently- I ventured out this afternoon and made my first drawing of Venus in the new Eastern Elongation. I would only recommend experienced observers try this as the planet is still very close to the sun, as a result the phase is 98% and the disk diameter small at 10.0''. Although seeing was rather poor, a number of things were observed: Illuminated Disk: This is probably the fullest phase I've ever observed on Venus. Seeing conditions were poor but it did seem as though there were a number of dusky cloud bands streaking across the planet. I also had the impression of two bright spots- the one furthest south seemed to be brighter. Bright Limb Band: Hard to differentiate from the rest of the disk. Terminator: Geometrically regular. Cusp Caps: Both present but the southern cusp seemed to be larger and brighter. Cusp Collars: Hard to make out.[Paul G. Abel:Leicester:United Kingdom]
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