Observation by Nick James: Jupiter, Mars and a Perseid

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2024 Aug 12 - 01:28

Uploaded

2024 Aug 12 - 20:51

Objects

Jupiter
Mars
Meteor
Widefield

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 04^h36^m
Dec: +24°18'
Position angle: -41°34'

Field size

38° × 26°

Equipment

Sony A7s, 50mm, f/2.5

Exposure

8s, ISO 1250

Location

Tillingham, Essex

Target name

Perseid

Title

Jupiter, Mars and a Perseid

About this image

Jupiter and Mars rising along with a Perseid train just below the Pleiades. This shows a characteristic green train which is a helpful indication that it is not a satellite!

Files associated with this observation

perseid_20240812_0128_ndj.jpg (2.8 MB)

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