Observation by Oliver Hext: Southern Cross

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Oliver Hext

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Oliver Hext

Observed

2026 Aug 11 - 08:13

Uploaded

2026 Aug 11 - 08:13

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Constellation

Crux

Field centre

RA: 12^h10^m
Dec: -60°48'
Position angle: -11°43'

Field size

12° × 8°

Title

Southern Cross

About this image

Southern Cross

Captured from Sydney.

Object type: Constellation

Catalogue: Southern Cross

Constellation: Crux (Cru)

Moon: Waning Crescent - 4% illuminated - age 27.5 days

Scope: Askar 180mm

Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

Mount: Teseek 11

Filter: L-Enhance

Exposure: 10 x 120s (4 x Panels)

Guiding RMS: Not recorded

A recent trip to Sydney gave me the chance to capture the iconic Southern Cross, or Crux one of the smallest yet most recognisable constellations in the night sky.

About 20-30 mins per panel.

Files associated with this observation

crux_15pc.jpg (7.0 MB)

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