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Helio C. Vital
Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

12/22/2021
07:07 pm

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Nikon CoolPix P900 at manual mode (100 ASA , 1/2000 s exp. and maximum zoom magnification.)

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Cropped and enlarged only (with PhotoScape.)

Image Details:

Heading for its inferior conjunction on Jan. 09, 2022, Venus is diving into the western horizon at dusk. Consequently, the fraction of its illuminated surface (currently 9.1%) is getting smaller and smaller as its crescent grows in apparent diameter (55.5"), thus looking thinner and thinner to us. The photo shows it as captured by the camera only with no telescope attached. Note some signs of colors and deformations hinting at scintillation.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!