False Cross

Beside the true constellation Southern Cross there is a very similar constellation a bit west of it, the False Cross. The four stars are only a little bit fainter than in the true cross and can lead to confusion during twilight. The false cross is not an independent constellation, it is formed by 2 stars of the constellation Keel of the Ship (Carina) and 2 stars of the constellation Sail of the Ship (Vela).

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Date:03.05.2022
Optics: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art at f/4
Focal Length: 85 mm
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Exposure: 23 x 180 s
Location: Chamaeleon Observatory, Onjala Lodge, Namibia
Processing: Nebulosity, Registar, Starnet, Photoshop
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