Constellations Gallery

Ara Constellation

Ara Constellation Ara Constellation with constellation lines

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Located south of Scorpius. Ara's original Latin name was Ara Centauri - the altar of the centaur Chiron.

Lens 50mm
Exposure 15 Minutes (5 with filter)
Film Kodak Supra 400
Date 17 August 2001
Guiding Telescope piggyback
Location Ahiaruhe, Wairarapa, New Zealand