Observation by James Weightman: Omega Sco : Wide Optical Double

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2024 Jul 07 - 22:00

Uploaded

2024 Jul 08 - 17:59

Objects

ω¹-Sco
ω²-Sco

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 16^h06^m
Dec: -20°46'
Position angle: +9°54'

Field size

1°12' × 1°15'

Equipment

Seestar S50 on tripod

Exposure

Stack of 10 seconds exposures over 4 minutes

Location

near Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Omega Scorpii (1 & 2)

Title

Omega Sco : Wide Optical Double

About this image

Attempt to show the subtle colour difference in this wide optical pair (accessible to binoculars) in the "head" of Scorpius beneath the bright star Graffias.

(Alas satellite trails!)

Files associated with this observation

omegascorpiijw.jpg (835.4 kB)

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