Year: 
1961

Venus on 1961 January 22/23 at 16:45-17:15 local time (21:45-22:15 UT) as sketched by K.R. Brasch. 8" reflector at 300x. Seeing 5-7/10. Transparency 1-3/5. Dichotomy reached. Superb seeing afforded best view of planet so far experienced. Detail definite with + without filter.

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