Observation by Peter Tickner: T Corona Borealis 21st July

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2024 Jul 21 - 23:18

Uploaded

2024 Jul 24 - 23:23

Objects

T-CrB
IC4587

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Constellation

Corona Borealis

Field centre

RA: 15^h59^m
Dec: +25°54'
Position angle: +1°25'

Field size

0°27' × 0°24'

Equipment

ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
OAG (Lodestar X2)
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Exposure

28 x 120 seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

T Corona Borealis

Title

T Corona Borealis 21st July

About this image

An image of the variable star T CrB and tiny distant magnitude 14.3 galaxy IC 4587. T CrB was still at magnitude 10 and pre-Nova (due at some point in 2024). It is a fairly empty star field when looked at through a f/10 14inch SCT!

Peter

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T CrB BAA.jpg (2.0 MB)

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