Observation by Sally Russell: Mars, Praesepe (M44) and a plane

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Sally Russell

Observer

Sally Russell

Observed

2023 Jun 03 - 22:17

Uploaded

2023 Jun 04 - 13:44

Objects

The Beehive Cluster (M44)
Mars
Conjunction

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h40^m
Dec: +19°40'
Position angle: +45°09'

Field size

1°38' × 1°05'

Equipment

130mm F6 refractor, Canon EOS 700D at prime focus

Exposure

0.6 secs, ISO 1600

Location

Berkshire, UK

Target name

Mars and Praesepe (M44)

Title

Mars, Praesepe (M44) and a plane

About this image

While attempting some shots of the Mars-Praesepe conjunction last night I was surprised to see that I had also captured a passing plane.

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