Observation by Nick James: C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2020 Mar 22 - 02:08

Uploaded

2020 Mar 22 - 07:45

Objects

C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 09^h05^m
Dec: +67°33'
Position angle: -5°54'

Field size

2°26' × 1°49'

Equipment

90mm, f/5 refr. ASI 294MC

Exposure

27 x 60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

Title

C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

About this image

The weather here has been frustrating the last new nights. The forecast has predicted long clear periods but these have failed to materialise with lots of thin cloud about. This image was taken during a short gap this morning. It was still hazy as can be seen from the bloated stars. I get a total magnitude of 8.7. Some visual observers are seeing it a magnitude brighter. There is definite evidence that the rate of brightening is slowing down now. The COBS lightcurve is here.

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