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- Some pics I took with a Canon EOS 600D camera.
Orion setting in the west.
Glimpsing Orion's Setting in the Western Sky
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the observation of various constellations in the night sky, specifically focusing on Orion, Scorpio, Canis Major, Sagittarius, and the Southern Cross. Participants share their experiences and images captured using Stellarium and cameras, detailing the positions and appearances of these celestial bodies.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes the setting of Orion in the western sky.
- Another participant mentions Scorpio rising in the east.
- Several participants provide matching views of Orion and Scorpio from Stellarium, indicating their positions in the sky.
- Canis Major is highlighted, with a specific mention of Sirius being almost obscured by a palm in a photograph.
- Images of the Southern Cross and Pointers are shared, contributing to the discussion of southern constellations.
- A participant describes the setting of Scorpio on June 6, 2023, providing technical details of the photograph taken.
- Another participant shares an image of Sagittarius and Corona Australis, noting the presence of Sagittarius A, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, while acknowledging that it won't be visible in the photograph.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants appear to share observations of the constellations, but there is no explicit agreement or disagreement on any specific claims or interpretations of the images presented.
Contextual Notes
Participants rely on specific dates and times for their observations, which may affect the visibility of the constellations discussed. The technical details of the photographs, such as camera settings, are also noted but not elaborated upon.
Who May Find This Useful
Astronomy enthusiasts, photographers interested in astrophotography, and individuals exploring celestial navigation may find this discussion relevant.
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Scorpio rising in the east.
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Matching view of Orion from Stellarium:
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Matching view of Scorpio from Stellarium. I have outlined the constellation as it appears in my pic above.
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Canis Major: Sirius at lower right almost obscured by the palm.
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Stellarium View of the same:
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Southern Cross and Pointers
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Scorpio setting. 6th June 2023 4:09am
Canon EOS 600D 18 mm f/11 15 sec
ISO 3200
Canon EOS 600D 18 mm f/11 15 sec
ISO 3200
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Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Scorpio's tail at lower left. 20th May 2023 5:22 am.
Somewhere in there lurks Sagittarius A - the monster black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Obviously the pic will show no signs of that!
Canon EOS 600D 30 mm f/11 10 sec
ISO 3200
Somewhere in there lurks Sagittarius A - the monster black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Obviously the pic will show no signs of that!
Canon EOS 600D 30 mm f/11 10 sec
ISO 3200
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