Observation by Maurice J. S. Collins: Lunar Occultation of star in Earthshine

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Maurice Collins

Observer

Maurice J. S. Collins

Observed

2017 Aug 25 - 19:38

Uploaded

2017 Aug 27 - 00:09

Objects

The Moon

Equipment

C8
Canon 1200D

Exposure

1 sec, ISO-3200

Location

Palmerston North, NZ

Target name

Moon and mag 7.69 star SAO 139605 in Virgo

Title

Lunar Occultation of star in Earthshine

About this image

Was taking photos of the Earthshine on the Moon and noticed a bright star about to be occulted. So set camera to burst mode and held the shutter down to get 1 fps.

Files associated with this observation

Occulation_260817_0738UT_Canon1200D_MCollins.jpg (607.2 kB)

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