Observation by Colin Henshaw: Sun: Perihelion and Aphelion

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Colin Henshaw

Observer

Colin Henshaw

Observed

2026 Jul 06 - 19:01

Uploaded

2026 Jul 06 - 19:05

Objects

The Sun

Equipment

Canon 6D and 80mm OG 500mmfl x3Tc

Exposure

1/1000sec (January 2026) and 1/640sec July 2026 2000ASA

Location

Bowdon, Cheshire, England -U.K.

Target name

Sun

Title

Sun: Perihelion and Aphelion

About this image

Sun at Perihelion and Aphelion. Something I wanted to achieve for a long time, and I have finally done it. The Aphelion image in July is marginally smaller that the Perihelion in January, proving the earth has an elliptical orbit. The difference is not obvious, so measurements had to be made using a ruler.

Files associated with this observation

Sun-Perihelion-and-Aphelion-2.jpg (70.3 kB)

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