Observation by James Weightman: Star Trail Spectra

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2023 Oct 22 - 23:00

Uploaded

2023 Oct 23 - 07:35

Objects

γ-Cas
Ruchbah
Spectrum

Equipment

OM-5 camera +60mm f/2.8 macro(!) lens on tripod
Star Analyser 100 + 3 degree prism

Exposure

12 x 10 secs = 2mins; f/2.8 ISO 800

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Gamma, Delta Cassiopeiae etc.

Title

Star Trail Spectra

About this image

Spectra of 2 adjacent stars in Cassiopeia compared. Gamma (centre of "W") with hydrogen emission lines and nearby Delta with corresponding absorption lines.

Files associated with this observation

gamcasspec20231022.jpg (831.7 kB)

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