Very bright optical transient near the Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae ;)

Sebastian Voltmer

Siding Spring, Australia

R: 2x180sec, G: 2x180sec, B: 2x180sec
OTA: Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Focal Length: 530mm (f/5.0)
CCD: FLI Microline 16803
Mount: Paramount PME
Location: iTelescope (T8) Siding Spring, Australia
Date: March 19, 2018
Copyright: Sebastian Voltmer / www.astrofilm.com

Mars near Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae, March 19, 2018

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2018-03-19T00:00:00