Observation by Steve Brown: Sirius above rooftops

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Steve Brown

Observer

Steve Brown

Observed

2021 Jan 06 - 22:55

Uploaded

2021 Mar 06 - 16:05

Objects

Sirius

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Constellation

Canis Major

Field centre

RA: 06h22m
Dec: -17°45'
Position angle: -5°49'

Field size

24° × 13°

Equipment
  • Canon 600D DSLR
  • Static tripod
Exposure

3.2 second exposure, f/1.8, ISO-800, 50mm focal length

Location

North Yorkshire

Target name

Sirius

Title

Sirius above rooftops

About this image

A photograph of Sirius and surrounding stars above a local rooftop. I was testing my new 'nifty fifty' 50mm prime lens to see how it would perform in my suburban light polluted sky. I like the way Sirius is sitting nicely above the roof. I'm looking forward to using this lens in a darker location.

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