Observation by Len Adam: Orion in the south this morning at 06:00

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Len Adam

Observer

Len Adam

Observed

2018 Sep 22 - 05:00

Uploaded

2018 Sep 22 - 13:08

Objects

Betelgeuse
Rigel
Widefield

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Constellation

Orion

Field centre

RA: 05^h34^m
Dec: -01°26'
Position angle: -0°22'

Field size

17° × 25°

Equipment

Canon 40D + 55mm lens

Exposure

900 seconds

Location

Just outside Albox, Almeria , Spain

Target name

Constellation of Orion

Title

Orion in the south this morning at 06:00

About this image

A 15 minute unguided exposure using a modified Canon 40D with 55m lens piggy-backed on to my 8 inch RC on a MyT mount. If you look closely you can see the Horsehead Nebula. Barnard's Loop is clearly visible.

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