Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 2015ER61 PanSTARRS

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2017 Jul 31 - 00:58

Uploaded

2017 Jul 31 - 10:28

Objects

C/2015 ER61 (PANSTARRS)

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 03^h26^m
Dec: +22°37'
Position angle: -1°12'

Field size

0°35' × 0°26'

Equipment

315mm reflector
Paramount
Sbig ST8300 CCd camera

Exposure

18 x 60 secs

Location

Leigh on sea nr Southend Essex

Target name

Comet 2015ER61 PanSTARRS

Title

Comet 2015ER61 PanSTARRS

About this image

Comet 2015ER61 PanSTARRS imaged earlier this morning from my home observatory here in SE Essex. This is my first image of the comet which has now moved to become visible in the twilight low in the east from our northerly latitude. I was surprised to record over 18’ of tail which extends out the frame.

Files associated with this observation

2015ER61_20170731_0158_PCarson.jpg (285.0 kB)

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