Shaula and Lesath by John Glossop

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30 April 2011

Shaula and Lesath

Cootamundra, NSW

Shaula (left) is the primary of a multiple star system, also known as Lambda Sco, 35 Sco and numerous other catalog names. This star shines at a magnitude of 1.65 and is at a distance of around 700 Light Years.

Lesath (right) is a single star also known as Upsilon Sco, 34 Sco and numerous other catalog names. Shines at a magnitude of 2.68 and is around 520 Light Years away.

Takahashi FSQ-106ED at f/5.00

SBIG ST8300

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