Observation by Alex Pratt: Ceres and Aldebaran - 2021 Nov 2

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Alex Pratt

Observer

Alex Pratt

Observed

2021 Nov 02 - 22:48

Uploaded

2021 Nov 03 - 00:24

Objects

1 Ceres
Aldebaran

Equipment

C11 f/10 and f/3.3 focal reducer
Watec 910HX video camera
IOTA video time and date inserter

Exposure

0.16s (4 video frames)

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Target name

Ceres and Aldebaran - 2021 Nov 2

Title

Ceres and Aldebaran - 2021 Nov 2

About this image

The apparent close approach of dwarf planet (1) Ceres and Aldebaran, when they were about 10 arcmin apart projected onto the sky, a few hours before their smallest separation of 7 arcmin. Recorded through a clearer gap in a watery sky. Field about 30 arcmin across the diagonal.

Files associated with this observation

Ceres_Aldebaran_20211102_224820_ARP.png (328.2 kB)

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