Observation by David Swan: Spectrum!

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2018 Jan 15 - 19:24

Uploaded

2018 Jan 15 - 20:38

Objects

Alioth
Spectrum

Equipment

200mm SCT @ f/6.3
ASI178MM
Star Analyser
FireCapture and RSpec

Exposure

1 frame: 400ms, 50% gain

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Alioth

Title

Spectrum!

About this image

My first (ok, first web-published) spectrum! The target was Alioth in UMa, an A type star. The Balmer alpha, beta and gamma absorption lines are clear. A hint of the delta too. This is the raw spectrum calibrated to wavelength - no instrument response correction!

Files associated with this observation

aliotht1924d15012018.png (50.7 kB)

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Nick James, Jeremy Shears, Callum Potter, Andy Wilson, Peter Mulligan, Peter Carson, Hugh Allen, Dr Ollie Garrett, Robin Leadbeater

Comments

Jeremy Shears, 2018 Jan 15 - 21:39 UTC

Delighted to see your first spectrum, David.

Keep up the good work! It looks like your getting some really helpful advice on the Forum.

All the best,

Jeremy

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