Observation by David Swan: Albireo

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2017 May 10 - 21:58

Uploaded

2017 May 11 - 06:15

Objects

Albireo

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 19^h30^m
Dec: +27°57'
Position angle: -149°09'

Field size

0°39' × 0°26'

Equipment

6in reflector at f/5
Camera: ASI178MC
Software: Registax

Exposure

Stack of 100 x half second exposures

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Albireo, beta Cygni

Title

Albireo

About this image

Have enjoyed looking at the beautiful contrast in colour of this double for years. Here is a pic - the colour here is real; no enhancement in saturation has been applied!

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