Observations of object "Venus"

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Observations of object "Venus":

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.9, est. to be in Aquarius)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Feb 9 11:00:00 2022 UT   Obs. no.: 2331

Early this morning, I observed Venus with my 10X50 binoculars. Even with binoculars, I was able to see Venus' crescent was starting to get fatter. It was a nice view.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.3)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Thu Dec 16 22:00:00 2021 UT   Obs. no.: 2318

This evening, my brother Anthony & I viewed the crescent of Venus through our binoculars. Our main target, Comet Leonard, was behind a cloud of course.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -3.9)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 5.1-inch equatorial reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Sep 21 09:45:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2195

Last Night & then early this morning, I observed both Mars & Venus. With Mars, I was able to view the dark markings on Mars' surface. As Mars gets closer, seeing dark features on Mars' face are getting easier. I also was easily able to view Mars' blue white North Polar Hood. That was quite a sight. I then observed Venus early this morning. Venus' waxing gibbous face is showing dark dash lines embedded if Venus' cloud tops. I am looking forward to making more observations of both of these planets.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.1)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 5.1-inch equatorial reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sat Sep 12 10:00:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2191

For the last two days, I have been observing Jupiter, Saturn, Mars & Venus with my Newtonian Reflector. On Thursday evening I first observed Jupiter. I was able to see its North & South Equatorial belts & its moons. The rings of Saturn showed up very nicely as well as its moon Titan. Last night, I observed Mars. Its orange disc was something to see & I viewed the dark areas during moments of good seeing. I then got up at 6:00 AM to view Venus. Venus is now in its waxing gibbous phase & I was able to see dark shading on the southern end of the planet's face. What enjoyment. .

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.7, est. to be in Taurus)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 5.1-inch equatorial reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Tue Jul 21 08:30:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2178

This morning before Dawn, I observed Venus & Mars with my 5.1 Short Tube Newtonian. I am still able to see Mars' shrinking ice cap & the red areas of the planet. On Venus, I was able to see dark areas embedded in Venus' cloud bank. With Venus being near the Hyades, I also got to enjoy that view.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.9, est. to be in Taurus)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Apr 29 00:15:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2148

This evening, I observed the crescent of Venus with my 10X50 binoculars. Venus' crescent shape was very easy to see with my binoculars. Also, Venus was at its brightest tonight.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.9, est. to be in Taurus)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Mar 22 00:13:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2139

This evening, I observed the very close encounter between the planet Venus & the ISS. When they were less than half a degree apart, I decided to make brightness estimates of both Venus & the ISS. I was shocked to see the ISS looks about half as bright as Venus does, possibly less than half as bright. I knew Venus would be brighter but I was surprised as to how much Venus was brighter than the ISS.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Fri Feb 28 23:00:00 2020 UT   Obs. no.: 2135

On Friday night, I had the pleasure of observing the close encounter of Venus & the moon. They were several degrees apart, but it still was a nice site.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -3.9)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: light   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Wed Dec 11 10:30:00 2019 UT   Obs. no.: 2125

This evening, my brother Anthony & I observed two conjunctions. First we observed Venus & Saturn two degrees apart from each other. Saturn was to the upper right of Venus. We then observed the full moon & Aldebaran about three degrees from each other. Aldebaran was to the right of the moon. Hows that for an astronomical doubleheader?

This evening, I observed the gathering of the crescent moon, Venus & Jupiter. Venus was just below the moon while Jupiter was off to the lower left. It was a fine sight in my binoculars.

This evening, my brother Anthony & I observed the close encounter of Venus & Jupiter in the western sky. Both planets were side by side & about 2.5 degrees apart. To the upper left of them was Saturn which will have its own close encounter with Venus on & around December 10th.

Venus (Planet)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Feb 18 10:35:00 2019 UT   Obs. no.: 2094

Yesterday morning, I observed the close conjunction of Venus & Saturn. They were 1.1 degrees apart & were a beautiful sight in my binoculars, Way to the upper right of these planets was Jupiter. It was a great morning sight.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.4)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: naked eye   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Thu Jan 31 10:45:00 2019 UT   Obs. no.: 2092

This morning I observed the gathering of Venus, the moon & Jupiter. The crescent moon was very close to Venus with Jupiter to the upper right nearby. It was a glorious sight.

For the last two mornings, I have been observing the close encounter of Venus & Jupiter in the southeastern sky before dawn. I noticed Venus Jupiter conjunctions are always more impressive in the morning than during the evening. With that said, there will be another close encounter in the evening between the two planets late this year.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.6)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Jul 16 00:15:00 2018 UT   Obs. no.: 2064

This evening, my brother Anthony, my friend Mike & I observed the close conjunction of Venus & the two day old crescent moon. We were able to spot Venus before sunset & through binoculars, we could clearly see Venus in the waning gibbous phase. It was a great scene.

Venus (Planet, est. mag `3.9, est. to be in Cancer)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Sat Jun 16 00:55:00 2018 UT   Obs. no.: 2058

This evening I observed the close meeting of the crescent moon & Venus. Some earthshine was showing on the moon also.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.8)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 127-mm other   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: good   Seeing: fair
Time: Mon Feb 6 23:00:00 2017 UT   Obs. no.: 1997

This evening, my brother Anthony & I observed Venus in out 127mm MAK. Venus is a waning crescent now & the cloud bank near the terminator had some dark areas with it. Venus is still closely matched with Mars which is to the upper right of Venus. Mars' ruddy color shows there is no planet wide dust storm going on.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.8)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: good   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Jan 1 23:35:00 2017 UT   Obs. no.: 1996

This evening, My brother Anthony, My friend Joe & I viewed the close encounter between Earth's nearest neighbors, Venus & Mars. In binoculars, Mars looks very ruddy which means no dust storm is occurring on Mars. As for Venus, my binoculars continue to show Venus' waning crescent phase.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.4)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 6-mm Dobsonian reflector   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: good   Seeing: fair
Time: Sun Jan 1 23:00:00 2017 UT   Obs. no.: 1995

This evening, my brother Anthony, my friends Steve, Joe, R.J., Ben & I brought two pair of Binoculars & a 6" Dob & 10" Dob to the West Haven beach were we had an impromptu star party. The first thing we viewed was the conjunction of The crescent moon & the crescent Venus. That alone was quite a sight. We also saw Mars & Neptune very close to each other with orange Mars contrasting very nicely with bluish Neptune. We also observed the Orion Nebula, as well as both the Pleaides & Hyades open clusters. Finally we saw a few satellites pass by overhead. What a way to start the new year.

Venus (Planet, est. mag -4.7, est. to be in Leo)
Observer: Michael Amato (e-mail: abigmick@aol.com)
Instrument: 50-mm binoculars   Location: West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Light pollution: moderate   Transparency: fair   Seeing: fair
Time: Tue Jun 30 01:15:00 2015 UT   Obs. no.: 1951

This evening, my brother Anthony, my friend Joe & I observed the close conjunction Of the Planets Venus & Jupiter. Jupiter was less than .4 of a degree above & left of Venus. In binoculars, Venus was a waning crescent while a couple of Jupiter's moons were in View. Tomorrow night, These two planets will be just .3 of a degree apart.

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