Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 74P approaches Messier 66

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2018 May 02 - 21:53

Uploaded

2018 May 03 - 20:48

Objects

74P Smirnova-Chernykh
M66

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h20^m
Dec: +12°58'
Position angle: -0°29'

Field size

0°35' × 0°26'

Equipment

315mm reflector
Paramount
UV/IR cut filter
unguided

Exposure

7 x 120 sec exposure

Location

Leigh on sea nr Southend Essex

Target name

Comet 74P Smirnova-Chernykh approaches galaxy Messier 66

Title

Comet 74P approaches Messier 66

Files associated with this observation

74P_20180502_2253_PCarson.jpg (293.9 kB)

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