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A Few Widefields from Last Night

Discussion in 'Astrophotography and Imaging' started by Orion25, Apr 12, 2020.

A Few Widefields from Last Night

Started by Orion25 on Apr 12, 2020 at 1:23 PM

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  1. Orion25

    Orion25 Well-Known Member

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    Orion25, Apr 12, 2020
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    It was an exceptionally clear night and I couldn't resist taking some shots in between observing (with no less than three telescopes, lol). I include captions and line drawings when necessary in some of the photos to facilitate seeing the form of the constellations. Here we go!

    Orion (Betelgeuse looks back to normal!):

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    Hyades, Venus and The Pleiades:

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    Auriga:

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    Gemini:

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    Gemini and Auriga:

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    Ursa Major:

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    Bootes:

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    Virgo:

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    Leo:

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    Clear skies!

    Reggie [​IMG]
     
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    Mak the Night, Apr 15, 2020
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    Is it me, or is Leo the only constellation that vaguely resembles what it's actually called lol? I mean, I look up at it in the night sky and I really can see a lion. I can usually see M44 with the naked eye, but Cancer a crab? Don't get me started about Camelopardalis!
     
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    Orion25, Apr 15, 2020
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    I agree, Leo closely resembles what it's supposed to represent, but some of these others? Camelopardis, lol!
     
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    Mak the Night, Apr 15, 2020
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    I'm still not sure about the Great Bear, I can see a plough, but a bear? lol
     
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    Ed D, Apr 18, 2020
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    Beautiful wide field images. I especially like the Orion nightscape.

    Ed
     
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    squeege3000, Apr 23, 2020
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    Excellent work! Looks like the beginning of a constellation book.
     

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