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Observation by Paul G. Abel: NEOWISE- a binocular view.

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Paul G. Abel

Observer

Paul G. Abel

Observed

2020 Jul 12 - 21:23

Uploaded

2020 Jul 14 - 11:08

Objects

C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE)

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Constellation

Cetus

Field centre

RA: 02h21m
Dec: -03°02'
Position angle: -178°28'

Field size

0°06' × 0°07'

Equipment
  • 10x50 binoculars
Target name

C/2020 F3 NEOWISE

Title

NEOWISE- a binocular view.

About this image

An observation of Comet NOWISE I made with my 10x50 binoculars.  Quite a surreal sight to see this naked eye comet in the evening sky!  Binoculars show it well, and the golden colour is quite unmistakable.  

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