Observation by Nick James: OJ 287

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2019 Mar 25 - 20:59

Uploaded

2019 Mar 26 - 07:41

Objects

Variable star

Equipment
  • C11 Edge HD + FLI6303
Exposure

20x60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

OJ 287

Title

OJ 287

About this image

BL Lac object 3.5 billion LY away currently at mag 14.8 (unfiltered, ref UCAC-4 R) and well placed on the meridian around 8pm. I'll be mentioning this object in my Sky Notes on Wednesday at the BAA meeting.

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