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Where is Sirius B?

Posted in Astrophotography with tags , , , , , , on 2009/03/23 by computerphysicslab

After resolving the binary system of Castor I tried unsuccessfully to spot Sirius B. Theoretically it is possible using the Meade Lightbridge 16″, but maybe another luckier night … Integrating 200 half second exposure frames I got this result:

Sirius through Lightbridge 16