Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) - Feb 15.43, 2026 : This is a 4x120exposure taken using the 43cm f6.8 T32 scope at Siding Spring. The view is cropped to 10x10' with north approximately to the right. Measurements in Tycho Tracker place the coma at 3.0' diameter and m1=14.1,with a short stubby tail extending 1.6' in roughly PA84. The comet is showing steady but rapid brightening, with my previous estimates being m1 = 14.4 from 13th Feb, m1=14.7 from the 10th Feb. |
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