Observation by Jimmy Fraser: Comet 46P/Wirtanen

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Jimmy Fraser

Observer

Jimmy Fraser

Observed

2018 Dec 27 - 02:08

Uploaded

2018 Dec 27 - 16:36

Objects

46P Wirtanen

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 06^h06^m
Dec: +52°02'
Position angle: -0°40'

Field size

4°25' × 5°34'

Equipment

Canon EOS M5
70-200 f/4 lens
Skywatcher EQ3

Exposure

11x13 seconds ISO 1600 F/4

Location

Alness, Scotland.

Target name

Comet 46P/Wirtanen

Title

Comet 46P/Wirtanen

About this image

A wide-field view of Comet 46P/Wirtanen in moonlight after the clouds cleared. Outdoor temperature was 10°C - a nice change from recent nights.

Files associated with this observation

46P_20181227_0208_jfraser.jpg (1.8 MB)

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