Astronomer, Reinvented Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 #astronomy I used the same set up as Jupiter to try to split the double star Gamma Arietis. I did, too! It is the second brightest star, right and down from centre. Its fainter companion is down and to the left. https://www.flickr.com/photos/philippughastronomer/53177959773/in/dateposted-public/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Astronomer, Reinvented said: ....Its fainter companion is down and to the left.... According to my Burnham's both are of equal magnitude at about M4.5 Astronomer, Reinvented 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronomer, Reinvented Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 14/09/2023 at 12:58, Clive said: According to my Burnham's both are of equal magnitude at about M4.5 Not the first time I've misidentified something. I photographed it afocally with my Mak and compact digital camera ages ago and it showed a definite difference in brightness. I will need to try it again, with my Mak and DSLR. It might even be possible with a webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronomer, Reinvented Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 14/09/2023 at 12:58, Clive said: According to my Burnham's both are of equal magnitude at about M4.5 ... and here's the real thing, a reprocess of a reprocess from March 2019, with the original image being pre-DSLR days. GammaArietis_DateUnknown | With bad back, a cold and bad wea… | Flickr +Glafnazur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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