Observation by Peter Anderson: Beta Crux and nearby garnet star

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Peter Anderson

Observer

Peter Anderson

Observed

2018 Jun 15 - 01:22

Uploaded

2018 Aug 12 - 01:31

Objects

Mimosa
The Garnet Star (μ-Cep)

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Constellation

Crux

Field centre

RA: 12^h47^m
Dec: -59°41'
Position angle: +84°04'

Field size

0°22' × 0°17'

Equipment

150mm F8 achromat refr

Exposure

0.3 sec 2000 ISO

Location

Brisbane Australia

Target name

Beta Crux and garnet star

Title

Beta Crux and nearby garnet star

About this image

This garnet star is a visual drawcard being located near to blue-white Beta Crucius.

Files associated with this observation

Beta Crux and red stat ppt NEW.JPG (14.8 kB)

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