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3.6% illuminated Venus

About this observation
Observer
Steve Knight
Time of observation
24/05/2020 - 17:36
Object
Venus
Observing location
Banbury
Equipment
Skywatcher 300mm f5 Newtonian
ASI224MC Camera
Astronomik 807nm longpass filter
Watch House EQ platform
ASI224MC Camera
Astronomik 807nm longpass filter
Watch House EQ platform
Exposure
0.298ms, gain 21%, 4000 frames stacked
Tags
Somewhat challenging pointing a 12in Dob with a very free azimuth 15 degree from the sun. Had to abandon observations for a while when the wind picked up.
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