Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1491
High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period), sky-watcher (johny)
High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period)
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High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period)

High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period), sky-watcher (johny)
High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period)
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High proper-motion Star(s) (65 years time period)

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The above GIF image shows the movement of 17 stars in a time period of 65 Years.

I could identify 4 of them as "High proper-motion Star"

Bw image taken : 1954

Colour image : taken 2019 November 14 (6 x 10min) own image

** Time passed between the two pictures: 65 years **

Proper motion is the astronomical measure of the observed changes in the apparent places of stars or other celestial objects in the sky, as seen from the center of mass of the Solar System, compared to the abstract background of the more distant stars. (Wikipedia)

BW image credit : ESO Online Digitized Sky Survey (CASB -- STScI / DSS1)

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