Observation by Callum Potter: Moonrise and auroral arc

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Callum Potter

Observer

Callum Potter

Observed

2024 Aug 27 - 22:34

Uploaded

2024 Aug 28 - 12:35

Objects

Aurora
The Moon

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05^h41^m
Dec: +50°44'
Position angle: -25°46'

Field size

80° × 58°

Equipment

Sony A7s + Loxia 21mm

Exposure

15s | f/2.8 | ISO 1600

Location

Rousay, Orkney

Title

Moonrise and auroral arc

About this image

The early part of the display had a nice arc with some rays and other activity. It was very active later on and onwards to dawn, but I had gone to bed by then (slacker I know...). However it was a nice view with the well defined arc and the Moon rising. Perseus above and the Pleiades to the right.

The all-night timelapse can be seen at https://youtu.be/FEeUzv8prIM

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