Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 174P Echeclus in outburst

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2017 Dec 11 - 23:05

Uploaded

2017 Dec 12 - 00:57

Objects

174P Echeclus (60558)

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 02^h38^m
Dec: +11°24'
Position angle: -0°12'

Field size

0°21' × 0°16'

Equipment

315mm reflector
Sbig ST8300 CCD
UV/IR cut filter
Paramount

Exposure

7 x 120 sec exposure

Location

Leigh on sea nr Southend Essex

Target name

Comet 174P Echeclus in outburst

Title

Comet 174P Echeclus in outburst

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174P_20171211_2305_PCarson_0.jpg (207.7 kB)

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