Observation by David Swan: C/2019 Y4; m1 < 14

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2020 Feb 23 - 20:00

Uploaded

2020 Feb 23 - 21:01

Objects

The Crab Nebula (M1)

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11h18m
Dec: +54°41'
Position angle: -54°30'

Field size

1°20' × 0°43'

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

49 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

C/2019 Y4

Title

C/2019 Y4; m1 < 14

About this image

A conservative brightness estimate for Y4 is now m1 ~ 14. It does seem to be brightening quite quickly.

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