Observation by Malcolm Forrow: Comet Garradd meets M92 - by Malcolm For...

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Observer

Malcolm Forrow

Observed

2012 Feb 04 - 19:30

Uploaded

2012 Feb 04 - 19:37

Objects

M92

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 17^h16^m
Dec: +43°06'
Position angle: +0°42'

Field size

0°59' × 0°37'

Title

Comet Garradd meets M92 - by Malcolm Forrow

About this image

It's a while since we checked on the progress of comet C/2009 P1 (Garradd). Here is an image of it's close encounter (visually anyway) with Messier 92. The image was taken by BAA member Malcolm Forrow using Telescope 4 at iTelescope's Observatory at Mayhill, New Mexico, 32.9 North, 105.5 West, Elevation 2225 metres. Imaging details are attached to the image.

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