Object/Date: C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) @ 2015-Mar-16 Description: Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) on March 16, 2015 imaged at its maximum approach to Ruchbah star (delta cassiopeiae), the angular distance between them was 9 arcminutes. The strong blue brightness of the star leaves barely visible the comet tail that extends from greenish coma toward northeast outside of image field. Tech data: Planewave 20" CDK reflector & FLI-PL11002M camera Location: Remotely from Mayhill, New Mexico (USA) |
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