Observation by Nick Hewitt: Comet Holmes 6th November 2007

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2007 Nov 06 - 20:09

Uploaded

2017 Nov 06 - 16:14

Objects

17P Holmes

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 03^h40^m
Dec: +50°38'
Position angle: -1°44'

Field size

1°34' × 1°03'

Equipment

TMB 115mm triplet refractor f7
Canon 350D

Location

Billing, Northampton

Target name

Comet P/17 Holmes

Title

Comet Holmes 6th November 2007

About this image

During a superb spell of autumn weather a decade ago, Comet Holmes continued to astound observers, expanding dramatically, change being recorded daily.

Files associated with this observation

17P_2007-11-06_Hewitt_5215.JPG (462.9 kB)

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