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Old 23-04-2020, 08:31 AM
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Last night was clear in Western Sydney until about 11:30pm. I was able to observe Proxima Centauri with the 10" SCT. Here is a composite image, with a singular image of 10 seconds exposure @ f/10; and a Palomar Observatory Sky Survey taken before 1959.

The proper motion is readily apparent.

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Tony Barry
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