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Observation by Alan C Tough: Aurora 2021 January 11

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Alan C Tough

Observer

Alan C Tough

Observed

2021 Jan 11 - 21:09

Uploaded

2021 Jan 14 - 20:26

Objects

Aurora

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 16h39m
Dec: +44°30'
Position angle: -1°29'

Field size

28° × 20°

Equipment
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR
  • Sigma EX DG 20mm lens
  • Manfrotto tripod
Exposure

13 seconds @ f/2.5, ISO-1600

Location

Elgin, Moray, Scotland

Target name

Northern Lights

Title

Aurora 2021 January 11

About this image

I had been watching this aurora slowly brightening for some time from the field at the back of my house. However, I had to go back to the house and so I left my camera taking continuous shots from the back garden. And yes, of course, I missed the best part of the display! At least I captured some of the action on 'film'.

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