Animation of the cloud layer dynamics on Venus over 3 days.

 Posted: Jun 7th, 2022
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: Sky-Watcher 150/750
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ5 OnStep
Software: FireCapture/AutoStakkert3/Registax6//Photoshop CC 2015
Accessories: Склейка СЗС-22 + ZWB2, ZWO R, ZWO ADC, Svbony 3x
 Mikhailovsk, Russia
 Jun 7th, 2022
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Animation of Venus's cloud layer dynamics over 3 days.
Composite of red (600nm) and ultraviolet (365nm) channels, colors are artificial.

Imaging date: May 30 – June 1 – June 2, 2022
Imaging location: Mikhaylovsk city, 5th-floor balcony;

Characteristics:
Azimuth: 142-150°
Altitude above horizon: 51-52°
Illuminated: 77.3% – 77.9% – 78.2%
Elongation: 36°
Apparent diameter: 0°00'13"
Distance: 1.207 AU – 1.228 AU
Magnitude: -3.96 / -3.94

Equipment:
Telescope: SW 150/750 EQ5 OnStep
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Filters: Combined SZS-22 + ZWB2, ZWO R
Atmospheric dispersion corrector: ZWO ADC
Barlow lens: Svbony 3x

Animation of 3 frames from May 30, June 1, and June 2
Stacking of 5,000 frames out of 40,000 frames
Software: FireCapture (Gain: 255 – 245, Exposure: 30.00 – 35.00ms, FPS: 28, Resolution: 600x600) / AutoStakkert3 / Registax6 / Photoshop CC 2015
RGB layout:
R: R;
G: R + UV;
B: UV;
Resolution: 600x600 px
Scale: 18 KB
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