Observation by James Weightman: S UMi (Mira-type Variable)

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2026 Sep 11 - 22:00

Uploaded

2026 Sep 12 - 14:20

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Constellation

Ursa Minor

Field centre

RA: 15^h29^m
Dec: +78°40'
Position angle: -3°21'

Field size

0°56' × 1°01'

Equipment

Seestar S30 Equatorial Mode

Exposure

5 minutes (10 X 30 scones)

Location

Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

S UMi

Title

S UMi (Mira-type Variable)

About this image

Start of using a smart telescope to follow variations in brightness of this Mira type variable. As it is near the north celestial pole it is hoped to follow it throughout its approximate 11 month period. Comparison with the magnitudes of surrounding stars (AAVSO data) suggest it is currently at approximate magnitude 9.

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