Venus Transit as observed from Cameron Station/Landmark Alexandria, Virginia Bob Gent and his 6" f/5 newtonian
Photos by Mike Lewis (Click thumbnails to enlarge)
Venus Transit (6:46AM - June 8, 2004 - Alexandria, Virginia):
1/8 second exposure at f/4.4, 200 ISO, hand-held to eyepiece (40x)
Nikon Coolpix 5000 (5 megapixel digicam)
Meade 6" f/5 newtonian reflecting telescope
Mike Lewis
Venus Transit (6:49AM - June 8, 2004 - Alexandria, Virginia):
1/8 second exposure at f/6.7, 200 ISO, hand-held to eyepiece (40x)
Nikon Coolpix 5000 (5 megapixel digicam)
Meade 6" f/5 newtonian reflecting telescope
(photo digitally enlarged and cropped)
Mike Lewis
