Observation by Peter Tickner: Vega - art or astronomy?

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2023 Nov 10 - 19:52

Uploaded

2023 Nov 12 - 01:17

Objects

Vega

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Constellation

Lyra

Field centre

RA: 18^h36^m
Dec: +38°47'
Position angle: +1°18'

Field size

0°27' × 0°24'

Equipment

ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
OAG
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Exposure

15s per frame

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Vega

Title

Vega - art or astronomy?

About this image

Taken to check my star field before heading for a nearby comet but a pleasing result to the eye in its own right!

Peter

Files associated with this observation

Vega star field test BAA.jpg (1.8 MB)

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