Observation by Jimmy Fraser: Perseid near the Big Bear

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Jimmy Fraser

Observer

Jimmy Fraser

Observed

2020 Aug 09 - 00:35

Uploaded

2020 Aug 10 - 12:32

Objects

Meteor

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Constellation

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Field centre

RA: 14^h09^m
Dec: +50°39'
Position angle: +28°54'

Field size

59° × 41°

Equipment

Fuji XT3
Samyang 21mm f/1.4

Exposure

Exposure 4 seconds, ISO 800, f/1.4

Location

Alness, Scotland.

Target name

Perseid meteor

Title

Perseid near the Big Bear

About this image

Somewhat ironic that the first really clear sky free of clouds of any kind this summer occurs when Noctilucent Clouds and a bright comet have pretty much departed/faded.

Files associated with this observation

perseid_20200809_0135_jfraser.jpg (1.2 MB)

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