Observation by Mazin Younis: Leona vs Betelgeuse

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2023 Dec 10 - 00:09

Uploaded

2023 Dec 10 - 00:09

Objects

319 Leona
Betelgeuse

Equipment

Skywatcher Esprite 100ED
ASI 2600MC Duo

Exposure

3 x 15s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

Leona vs Betelgeuse

About this image

In anticipation of the rare occultation of Betelgeuse by asteroid 319 Leona on December 12th, I captured three shots spaced one hour apart, illustrating the asteroid's trajectory towards the prominent star.

Files associated with this observation

Leona.gif (1.9 MB)

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