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Observation by Damian Peach: ccd image and observation Here is a col...

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Observer

Damian Peach

Observed

2013 Oct 30 - 00:00

Uploaded

2024 Sep 04 - 19:51

Objects

2P Encke

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12h24m
Dec: +11°47'
Position angle: -88°51'

Field size

0°40' × 0°32'

Full filename

2p/2p_20131030_peach.jpg

Target name

2P Encke

Title

ccd image and observation Here is a colour image of 2P/Encke obtained yesterday, this time with the larger scope. The fine narrow ion tail is very nicely defined which has recently developed. The coma is partially obscuring the small barred spiral galaxy NGC 4371. 20"CDK with FLI-PL11002. LRGB. L: 10x1mins. RGB: 1x2mins. 20121030 Damian Peach

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ccd image and observation Here is a colour image of 2P/Encke obtained yesterday, this time with the larger scope. The fine narrow ion tail is very nicely defined which has recently developed. The coma is partially obscuring the small barred spiral galaxy NGC 4371. 20"CDK with FLI-PL11002. LRGB. L: 10x1mins. RGB: 1x2mins. 20121030 Damian Peach
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