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Observation by Paul G. Abel: Beta Cygni

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Jul 12 - 21:00

Uploaded

2020 Jul 13 - 17:55

Objects

Albireo
β²-Cyg

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 16h28m
Dec: -26°32'
Position angle: -179°23'

Field size

0°13' × 0°14'

Equipment
  • 305mm Newtonian Reflector
  • x38
Title

Beta Cygni

About this image

I don't observe double stars very often, but while waiting for the planets I decided to take a look at Beta Cygni using my 12" Newtonian.  I was struck by how vivid the colours were in each component and so I decided to make a drawing!

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