Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 29 P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2019 Sep 02 - 14:50

Uploaded

2019 Sep 02 - 14:50

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Pisces

Field centre

RA: 00^h57^m
Dec: +16°20'
Position angle: +1°21'

Field size

0°21' × 0°16'

Equipment

315mm reflector
Paramount
UV/IR cut filter
unguided
sbig ST 8300

Exposure

20 x 60 sec exposures stacked

Location

Leigh on sea nr Southend Essex

Target name

Comet 29 P Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

Comet 29 P Schwassmann-Wachmann

About this image

This comet is currently showing an extended faint coma. This is quite unusual.

Files associated with this observation

29P_20190830_2357_PCarson.jpg (297.1 kB)

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