Observation by Nick James: Sagittarius and Scorpius

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2022 May 03 - 03:00

Uploaded

2022 May 03 - 04:25

Objects

Widefield

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Constellation

Ophiuchus

Field centre

RA: 17^h21^m
Dec: -29°03'
Position angle: +1°15'

Field size

26° × 38°

Equipment

Sony A7s, 50mm, f/1.8 lens

Exposure

16x30s

Location

La Palma

Target name

Sagittarius

Title

Sagittarius and Scorpius

About this image

The centre of the galaxy rising from 1100m up on La Palma. The skies here are still stunning.

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