Observation by Alex Pratt: Mars traversing M44

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Alex Pratt

Observer

Alex Pratt

Observed

2026 Oct 11 - 05:09

Uploaded

2026 Oct 11 - 11:28

Objects

The Beehive Cluster (M44)
Mars

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h40^m
Dec: +19°39'
Position angle: -30°30'

Field size

1°21' × 2°24'

Equipment

Seestar S50 Pro in alt-az mode

Exposure

12 x 10s

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Bortle 7)

Target name

Mars traversing M44

Title

Mars traversing M44

About this image

Mars traversing across M44 Praesepe, the Beehive Cluster. (Thanks to Len Entwisle for the reminder about this early morning event).

Files associated with this observation

M44_Mars_20261011_0509_ARP.jpg (2.7 MB)

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