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Triton orbits Neptune, Neal Weston

Triton orbits Neptune

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An animation of Triton's orbit around Neptune over 3 nights at ~22:00 UT. Due to weather, I wasn't able to get consecutive nights - there's a 2 day gap between 15th and 17th October.
Long exposures to show Triton meant that Neptune is blown out and very bloated - this gives the impression that the orbit is much closer than it really is.
A surprise on the 3rd night - a star (GSC 5254:849) appears right next to Triton. Very similar colour and magnitude (13.5) - really confused for a while!

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