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Originally Posted by daz
Hi, thanks for the response, Martin, am aware of Stellarium, however would prefer to learn the basics. I've also just realised I was using local time in my program instead of utc. Which makes it even more puzzling as Venus should be at 62 deg. azimuth.
As you can see by the diagram, Venus should not be due west at 62 deg.
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Stellarium teaches you the basics , gives you Alt and Az co ordinates every second of the night on every object
Also provides a simulated real time view of the night sky overhead on every celestial object
You can zoom in on objects see what their physical appearance and colour looks like and use ocular plug ins to advise what eye piece to use and or FOV for Astrophotography
And so much more ....
If your into the science of astronomy , Stellarium provides that as well
It will tell you exactly where Venus is suppose to on any night during planetary season
Cheers