Observation by Peter Tickner: Close double stars gamma, iota and omeg...

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2021 Feb 07 - 16:23

Uploaded

2021 Feb 07 - 16:38

Objects

The Gamma Leonis Group
ι-Leo
ω-Leo

Equipment

ZWO ASI462MC and ZWO ASI290MM
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Double stars in Leo

Title

Close double stars gamma, iota and omega Leonis

About this image

This was my first experiment at separating close double stars using techniques and kit I would normally use for planetary imaging. I had planned to use a 2xBarlow and gradually search out closer and closer doubles until I reached my scope's Dawes limit. Unfortunately the atmosphere had other ideas and nothing was steady enough to record that way. In the end I used my scope at its native f/10 and managed three nice separations in Leonis which I can use as a benchmark to improve on if conditions allow.

Peter

Files associated with this observation

Double stars in Leo 3-4-02-2021.png (69.1 kB)

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