Asteroid Pallas
About this celestial object
Pallas, one of the largest asteroids, appears as a moving point of light against a dense starry backdrop.
Pallas is among the most massive bodies of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter—an inconspicuous point that shifts night by night against the stars.
The 470-second sequence makes its position in the field easy to compare; within the steady star pattern the visitor reveals itself by its changing location over the run.
The 50 mm quadruplet at 250 mm focal length and f/5 delivers a compact field of view; despite 74% humidity, contrast holds up.
Image and observation
Catalogue: Asteroid Pallas
Capture date: 2024-09-07
Total exposure: 470 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro