The conditions needed for conjunction day finally occurred 3 days later, allowing this view of the crescent, about 76h after conjunction. It reminded me why Venus is my favourite planet.
Phase 0.39%
Elongation 5.1°
Central part is overexposed to better record the cusp extensions.
8"dob @f/18, ASI120MM, Astronomik 742IR
This concludes my effort around the great inferior conjunction of 2020. Next one is in 8 years' time.
Superb efforts Mirko, the best I've seen on this spectacular event, pre and post!
Please mention your collaboration with your European mate? It's a fantastic piece of imaging which took some thought......
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