Subject: Mercury/Venus in ZenithStar 66 Petzval
Author: Hal Jandorf, Astronomy Instructor, Moorpark College, California
Scope:WO ZenithStar 66 Petzval ED Semi-APO
Instruments:Olympus Camedia C-730 Afocal 40mm Eyepiece
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Date:June 28, 2005
Remarks:The bright white object is Venus, the yellow/orange object is Mercury. A faint background star was also recorded. Notice the difference in color.