Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 174P Echeclus coma expanding

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2018 Jan 18 - 21:11

Uploaded

2018 Jan 18 - 22:48

Objects

174P Echeclus (60558)

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 02^h35^m
Dec: +11°24'
Position angle: -0°11'

Field size

0°21' × 0°16'

Equipment

315mm reflector
Paramount
UV/IR cut filter

Exposure

18 x 120 secs

Location

Leigh on sea nr Southend Essex

Target name

Comet 174P Echeclus

Title

Comet 174P Echeclus coma expanding

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