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

 Posted: Jul 23rd, 2021
Technical Info
Telescope/Lens: МАК 102/1300 mm
Camera: Nikon D5300
Mount: Levenhuk Ra ATZ
Software: PIPP, AutoStakkert, RegiStax, GIMP
Accessories: UF/IR Cut
Exposure:
125 x 0.02" ISO/Gain: 2000
 Moskva Yugo-Zapadnaya, Russia
 Jul 21st, 2021
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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.
Resolution: 730x786 px
Scale: 44 KB
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