Observation by jnassr: Comet Lovejoy C2014 Q2 is still an easil...

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Observer

jnassr

Observed

2015 Jan 24 - 00:00

Uploaded

2017 Jan 02 - 21:18

Objects

C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 02^h49^m
Dec: +31°07'
Position angle: -179°50'

Field size

3°13' × 2°25'

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2014q2/2014q2_20150124_jnassr.jpg

Target name

C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)

Title

Comet Lovejoy C2014 Q2 is still an easily spotted naked eye object. Its tail is still very prominent after over two weeks past closest approach to the Sun. This 18 minute exposure is 4 degrees wide. Date Imaged : January 24, 2015 Lens : N8 f/4 Camera : QSI 683 Exposure : 18 minutes Filter : LRGB 3:1:1:1 x 3minutes Mount : Losmandy G11 Location : Stardust Observatory, Baguio

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