Abu Ma'shar Venus Latitude Exception
Definition
Abu Ma'shar treats Venus and Mercury with their own solar condition bands, and gives a Venus latitude exception in which visibility can prevent the normal burned label even at close solar proximity.
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Supported scope
The reviewed witness keeps the solar conditions of Venus and Mercury distinct and records visibility as a material exception for Venus.
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Limitations
This exception prevents solar elongation alone from determining Venus's condition and does not establish an observer-specific visibility calculation.
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