Observation by James Weightman: Collinder 65; star trails

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2024 Jan 09 - 19:00

Uploaded

2024 Jan 10 - 10:08

Objects

Collinder 65

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 05^h38^m
Dec: +16°14'
Position angle: -40°40'

Field size

16° × 12°

Equipment

OM-5 camera +60mm f/2.8 macro(!) lens on tripod

Exposure

12 x 10 secs = 2mins; f/2.8 ISO 1600

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Collinder 65 loose cluster

Title

Collinder 65; star trails

About this image

Enhanced colour - formula see image - trails of region of "arrow-head" asterism between Taurus and Orion. Some "red" stars identified. Vesta also included.

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collinder65jw20240109.jpg (941.8 kB)

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