Sigma Orionis and Struve 761

[legion48]

I've been waiting for these to come into view at a reasonable time. I got my chance last night.

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[lunator]

Tony

Good catch

I hope to get zeta Cnc soon

Cheers

Ian

[legion48]

Ooops, I forgot the details. :oops:

5 x 2.5 second exposures, Toucam at prime focus on the C6.

[almach]

Finally got a clear night, albeit with apalling viewing conditions. Stars jumping all over the place and the moon like the floodlights at a football match. Went after some easy double stars but coudn't split them in the conditions. Did get a cracking view of Struve 761 though, must have just got lucky cos it was probably the hardest one. Got a decent look at Mizar, M42 and Saturn as well.

All in all was good to get back to it after a couple of years off, but I feel a collimation session coming on tomorrow Wish me luck cos I've never done it before believe it or not.

[barkis]

Nice work Tony. Very refreshing seeing multiple stars for a change.

That is a splendid group, and very nicely captured.

Ron.

[legion48]

Thanks guys. and good luck with the collimation Almach.