Observation by Andrew Paterson: Mars in Capricorn

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Andrew Paterson

Observer

Andrew Paterson

Observed

2018 Jul 13 - 00:01

Uploaded

2018 Jul 16 - 17:32

Objects

Mars

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Constellation

Capricornus

Field centre

RA: 20^h58^m
Dec: -19°17'
Position angle: +3°59'

Field size

35° × 27°

Equipment

Canon Powershot G7X

Exposure

15s F1.8 ISO 800

Location

Les Touches de Périgny, France

Target name

Mars in the southern part of the constellation Capricornus

Title

Mars in Capricorn

About this image

An enlarged view of the previous picture showing Mars as it approaches opposition lying well south of the ecliptic in the constellation Capricornus. Mars currently lies 24 deg south and shines brilliantly at magnitude -2.6, well outshining Jupiter. The very dark skies and additional 5 deg altitude over the south coast of England make observation much easier.

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Jeremy Shears, David Basey, Andy Wilson

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