Observation by David Swan: 260P in Perseus

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2019 Oct 09 - 19:30

Uploaded

2019 Oct 10 - 11:34

Objects

260P McNaught

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02^h51^m
Dec: +43°16'
Position angle: -47°03'

Field size

1°05' × 0°43'

Equipment

200mm SCT
Hyperstar
ASI178MM
Baader UV+IR cut
Maxim DL and Astrometrica

Exposure

30 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

260P

Title

260P in Perseus

About this image

The transparency wasn't fantastic, but it was well worth capturing this comet in the busy star fields of Perseus.

Files associated with this observation

260P.jpg (1.2 MB)

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