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The moment of closest approach between the Moon and Nunki (σ Sgr) on 22.07.21.

Pauli W.
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The moment of closest approach between the Moon and Nunki (σ Sgr) on 22.07.21.
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Photo description / processing

The moment of closest approach between the Moon and Nunki (σ Sgr) in Moscow on 22.07.21. The Moon at a phase of +97%, one day before the full moon, and the star Nunki (σ Sgr) at magnitude +2.05m. The distance between the objects is 3-4'. Observation time was 22:12-22:38 Moscow time. The video is composed of 500 frames, stacked to 125. A brightness inversion was applied to enhance the effect of the objects' close approach.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Maksutov-Cassegrain 102/1300
Camera
Nikon D5300
Mount
Levenhuk Ra ATZ
Accessories
UF/IR Cut
Software
PIPP, AutoStakkert!, RegiStax, GIMP
Location
Москва, Юго-Западная, Россия
Date taken

Exposure

  • 125 × 0.02″ · ISO/Gain: 2000 ·

Total exposure: 0 m

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