Observation by Colin Henshaw: Mars, Jupiter and Alpha Librae

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Colin Henshaw

Observer

Colin Henshaw

Observed

2018 Jan 01 - 00:50

Uploaded

2018 Jan 02 - 08:24

Objects

Jupiter
Mars
Conjunction
α¹-Lib

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Constellation

Libra

Field centre

RA: 14^h52^m
Dec: -15°37'
Position angle: -35°12'

Field size

3°35' × 2°17'

Equipment

Canon 6D + 135mm Carl Zeiss Telephoto lens.

Exposure

1 sec at 100ASA.

Location

Briga Township, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Target name

Mars and Jupiter conjunction with Alpha Librae

Title

Mars, Jupiter and Alpha Librae

About this image

Mars and Jupiter were spotted close to Alpha Librae which seemed to be an unusual event.

Files associated with this observation

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