Observation by David Swan: A shadow of its former self: comet 46P

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2019 Feb 09 - 19:54

Uploaded

2019 Feb 09 - 21:57

Objects

46P Wirtanen

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h30^m
Dec: +52°11'
Position angle: -56°12'

Field size

1°00' × 0°41'

Equipment

200mm SCT
Hyperstar
ASI178MM
Maxim DL

Exposure

14 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

46P/Wirtanen

Title

A shadow of its former self: comet 46P

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