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RichardJ
16-07-2023, 04:34 PM
Given my suburban location its nice sometimes just to have fun and image the really bright objects.

Alpha Centauri
Acrux AB-C
Beta Crucis (Mimosa) and carbon star DY Crucis
Gacrux
Jewel Box (the yellow star is the red supergiant and slow irregular variable DU Crucis)
Proxima Centauri comparison between 2016 & 2023 showing the star's motion

RichardJ :)

ChrisD
16-07-2023, 07:31 PM
I'm impressed by the Proxima C. position compare. :thumbsup:
It's nice to see some scientific imaging.

Chris

rmuhlack
16-07-2023, 08:52 PM
the proper motion comparision of Proxima Centauri is super cool :cool:

Tinderboxsky
17-07-2023, 10:32 AM
Great, clear captures, Richard. Thanks for sharing.

I secured a good, clear image of Proxima last year with the intention of try for what you have achieved. I hope I can remember to take the follow up image!!!

strongmanmike
17-07-2023, 10:47 AM
Very cool Richard. Did any other stars in the Proxima field show any movement?

Mike

Dave882
17-07-2023, 11:15 AM
Very interesting. Great observation!!

RichardJ
18-07-2023, 04:21 PM
Hi Mike,

I checked the images. Nothing obvious I could detect in the immediate vicinity.

Richard :)

EpickCrom
18-07-2023, 04:57 PM
Great job Richard, I love the Proxima Centauri comparison!

RichardJ
18-07-2023, 06:00 PM
Thanks everyone.

Someone else on this site has been following Proxima and producing great comparison images. So, I thought I would give it a try as well.

Richard.

strongmanmike
18-07-2023, 10:12 PM
Doh! Was worth a try :thumbsup:

Mike