Hi All
I took some shots of what I hoped would be Vesta on the 14th of Feb.
I have tried to identify which of the dots it is, in the attached photo.
Comparing with Stellarium, I think I have
However, I am not certain and would appreciate it if someone is able to confirm for me.
One shot is just the photo I shot, the other has some text, which hopefully correctly identifies some of the stars.
Some details
Low bright star u Gem / 69 Gem / HIP 36962
Left most of the three brighter stars in arc, near top HIP 36874
Brighter star to the right of the arc, HIP 37434 (about 1.5 'arc lengths' away)
Right, middle star c Gem / 76 Gem / HIP 37704
I think Vesta is the bright spot, about 2/3's up from u gemini, towards the middle of the arc of brighter stars, near the top.
If I have mislabeled Vesta, please do let me know, but, don't tell me where it is. I intend to take a few more shots and look for the bright bit that isn't there any more!
Camera was Canon 1100D, 300mm zoom, f5.6, 30 sec, ISO 800
Mounted on top of the LX90.
Thanks for looking
Philip