2% Venus

[andyc]

A really thin crescent Venus has been on a bucket list for a while, and after weeks of terrible astro weather, it cleared up for this one just a week before conjunction. It was less than 12deg from the Sun before sunset, a big thin arc only 2% illuminated. I had to make sure the scope did not point towards the Sun 😬 I can trace the 'horns' of the crescent round over 200 degrees of the darkened circle of the planet. Awe-inspiring in the eyepiece too.
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[astronobob]

Well, Thats super cool Andy, how good is that, Awesome view & a privilege to see - well done.

[Tinderboxsky]

Fabulous result Andy. I had excellent views when Venus was at the Meridian three days ago. I am keen to try again, but I fear the weather is going to defeat me. It is an interesting challenge to get these “close to the Sun” images and observations.

[N1]

Great capture Andy, and shows just how thin it's getting as the sun's light hits it mostly from behind. Not much of a difference in width now between the middle and the cusps :thumbsup:

[leon]

Wow Andy, well worth the wait, beautiful image indeed.

Leon