Both fragments A and B are slightly elongated. This probably means that they consist of number of smaller fragments or debris. Comet C/2018 F4 (PANSTARRS) 2020 Dec. 18.54 UT m1=15.7: (Gaia Broadband (G)) Dia.=&0.8' Fragment A: m1=16.4: (Gaia Broadband (G)) Dia.=&0.5' Fragment B: m1=16.5: (Gaia Broadband (G)) Dia.=&0.5' [T30] 0.51-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD; iTelescope observatory, Q62 (remotely from Siding Spring, Australia) Distance between components CK18F04a and CK18F04b is ~11" |
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