Observation by Nick James: 433 Eros and M33

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2026 Jan 04 - 17:59

Uploaded

2026 Jan 04 - 21:47

Objects

The Triangulum Galaxy (M33)
433 Eros

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Constellation

Triangulum

Field centre

RA: 01^h31^m
Dec: +30°42'
Position angle: +3°40'

Field size

3°09' × 2°10'

Equipment

72mm, f/4.8 refr. + ASI294MC

Exposure

8x120s

Location

Chelmsford

Target name

M33

Title

433 Eros and M33

About this image

Here's a widefield image of Asteroid 433 Eros approaching M33. The asteroid is slightly trailed over the period of the exposure.

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433Eros_20260104_175917_ndj.jpg (7.1 MB)

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