Observation by James Weightman: Altair Star Field

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2026 Jun 26 - 23:00

Uploaded

2026 Jun 27 - 08:30

Objects

Altair

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Constellation

Aquila

Field centre

RA: 19^h49^m
Dec: +08°34'
Position angle: -0°18'

Field size

3°36' × 4°49'

Equipment

ZWO Seestar S30 Pro (Equatorial)

Exposure

20 minutes; 40 X 30secs.

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Altair etc.

Title

Altair Star Field

About this image

Modest trial of mosaic facility to reach the two flanking stars of Altair. Some slight colour enhancement.

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altairetcjw.jpg (1.1 MB)

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