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Object(s):
Double star Epsilon Lyr (Double Double)

Description:
CCD Image of double star Epsilon Lyr (Double Double) in constellation Lyra

Due to poor focusing and/or poor seeing the binary components of each of the 2 main stars could not be resolved. Previously I've been able to resolve the binary components visually.

Date/Time:
2001-09-25   23:16 UT [2001-09-25.96944]

CCD Image:
11.4 x 7.6 arc min , 2.27 arc sec/pixel (original 0.892 arc sec/pixel)
#2014
File: Double-Double-00002014.gif (47 kb)
Subject: Lyr Epsilon

Exposure:
8 sec , 1x1 binning
CCD temp. -10 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10.2 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: 8" LX200 > NGF-S > 1.1/4" nose > ST-7E

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:

Sky Position:

Processing:
Dark frame calibration using CCDSoft
Resized using Paint Shop Pro
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:
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Page Links:
Lyr Epsilon


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Last Updated : 2006-Jan-20
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