Phases of Venus 2020

Nikita Sushko

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Planets

May 22nd, 2020

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Resolution:: 2000x2000 px
File size:: 199 KB

Photo description / processing

The imaging was conducted during the planet's evening visibility period from late February to mid-May. Intervals between imaging sessions ranged from one day to one and a half to two weeks.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: Celestron NexStar 127 SLT, Sky-Watcher 150/750
Camera: ZWO ASI224MC
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ3-2 (EQDrive), Sky-Watcher AZ-GTe
Accessories: ZWO ADC, DeepSky 3x Barlow, Sky-Watcher 2x Barlow, DeepSky UV/IR-Cut Filter
Software: AutoStakkert!, RegiStax 6, Adobe Photoshop

Location: Московская область, Россия

Comments

EI4JY

Excellent shot! It just so happens that I also captured a similar series of images :) I’ll share them for viewing in due time!

Jun 4th, 2020

Nikita SushkoReply to EI4JY

Excellent, I'd like to see it.

Jun 4th, 2020

EI4JYReply to Nikita Sushko

I'm still thinking about the best way to present it, either as an animated GIF or like yours. Otherwise, even the camera is the same - ASI224MC, but the telescope is different - a 150/1200mm achromat.

Jun 5th, 2020