Observing Venus All I see is a bright looking star

Posts : 4 Join date : 2011-08-26

I just want to know if there is a way to block out the light from Venus so you can actually see the detail on the planet.

Thanks

Posts : 116 Join date : 2011-08-23

You can use your aperture mask, and a red or yellow filter. There isn't much to see beyond the phase, and some cloud-top markings, generally Y-shaped.

Posts : 116 Join date : 2011-08-23

Any spikes are optical aberrations in your eyes. I see quite a few more than 6 spikes when I look at bright things myself.

Here's what Venus looks like at 5000mm through not so still air...

Observing Venus All I see is a bright looking star Gallery_131_7_321194

Observing Venus All I see is a bright looking star Gallery_131_7_321194