Observation by Duncan Hale-Sutton: Aurora from Norfolk

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Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observer

Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observed

2024 May 10 - 21:58

Uploaded

2024 May 11 - 17:26

Objects

Aurora

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 06^h10^m
Dec: +53°47'
Position angle: +44°19'

Field size

66° × 46°

Equipment

Nikon D90 with a Nikkor VR 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED lens at 18mm

Exposure

5s at ISO 1600, f/3.5

Location

Neatishead, Norfolk

Target name

Aurora Borealis

Title

Aurora from Norfolk

About this image

Fifteen minutes later than my first image the rayed arc seems to be thickening. This is looking approximately west. Auriga can be seen setting over the tree tops. More ray structure can be seen.

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2024-05-10 21-58-27 UT D Hale-Sutton Aurora Norfolk.jpg (488.6 kB)

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