Observation by David Swan: C/2017 T2

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2020 Feb 12 - 19:09

Uploaded

2020 Feb 12 - 19:29

Objects

C/2017 T2 (PANSTARRS)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 02^h07^m
Dec: +58°58'
Position angle: +86°56'

Field size

2°37' × 1°46'

Equipment

200mm SCT
Hyperstar
ASI294MC bin 2
Baader UV+IR cut
Maxim DL & DSS

Exposure

22 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

C/2017 T2

Title

C/2017 T2

About this image

A bit of calm - and fairly transparent skies too! Unfortunately I am not able to pick up the comet's tail, but the coma is obvious.

Files associated with this observation

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