7.8.2015 14.03
 
The first image of the conjuction series. This and all the rest of the pictures were taken through a Baader IR-pass filter. Phase: 3,1% , Diameter: 55,76".
 
   
10.8.2015 13.05
 
Phase: 1,8% , Diameter: 56,92".
 
   
15.8.2015 13.11
 
This was the day of the conjuction. Imaging was pretty tricky and even slightly dangerous due to the close proximity of the Sun. Apparent distance from the Sun was only 7,82° . Distance from Earth was 43,16 million km. Phase: 0,9% , Diameter: 57,82".
 
   
18.8.2015 12.57
 
Phase: 1,2% , Diameter: 57,66".
 
   
20.8.2015 11.10
 
Phase: 1,7% , Diameter: 57,29".
 
   
23.8.2015 12.39
 
Phase: 3,0% , Diameter: 56,29".
 
   
29.8.2015 13.02
 
Phase: 7,0% , Diameter: 53,19".
 
   
30.8.2015 13.30
 
Phase: 7,8% , Diameter: 52,56".
 
   
5.9.2015 13.35
 
Phase: 13,0% , Diameter: 48,52".
 
   
10.9.2015 13.25
 
Phase: 17,5% , Diameter: 45,05".
 
   
7.8-10.9.2015
 
A compilation showing how the arc of Venus followed Sun as the planet travelled under the Sun. Also the relative apparent sizes can be seen as all pictures were taken with similar settings. Top left image was taken 7.8 and bottom right is the last taken in 10.9.
 
   
   
 
 
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