Observation by James Weightman: Mercury in Dawn Sky

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2024 Dec 23 - 07:00

Uploaded

2024 Dec 23 - 09:17

Objects

Mercury

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 16^h17^m
Dec: -21°45'
Position angle: -31°50'

Field size

14° × 9°

Equipment

Canon 100D + 85mm f/1.2 lens

Exposure

0.5secs, f/2, ISO200

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Mercury

Title

Mercury in Dawn Sky

About this image

Making the most of rare clear morning. Some stars in "head" of Scorpius to right.

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