Observation by James Weightman: Spectral Comet NEOWISE (improved version...

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2020 Jul 26 - 07:21

Uploaded

2020 Jul 26 - 07:21

Objects

C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE)
Spectrum

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 11^h49^m
Dec: +38°08'
Position angle: +76°05'

Field size

4°52' × 2°26'

Equipment

Canon 100D DSLR +100mm lens
Star Analyser 100 grating
1.3 degree prism
Various stepping rings
Fixed tripod + tracker

Exposure

20 x 20secs ISO1600

Location

Cirencester, Glos UK

Target name

Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE

Title

Spectral Comet NEOWISE (improved version)

About this image

Crude spectrum obtained by placing grating and prism in front of camera lens. (The main purpose of the prism was to centre the spectrum and thus making finding them much easier!) This image show the main components of the spectrum of the comet's head especially the bright green C2 band which often causes the greenish tinge in images. As bonus the banded spectrum of a M type star can be made out top right, later identified as SAO 62754 Mag6.5, Spec M3III.

Files associated with this observation

c2020f32020727spjw.jpg (521.1 kB)

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David Strange, David Basey, Jeremy Shears, Andy Wilson, Graham Winstanley, Robin Leadbeater, Callum Potter, Eric Watkins, Derek Robson

Comments

Derek Robson, 2021 Mar 17 - 12:36 UTC

Fantastic job. Was the 100mm lens, the FL or dia? (i.e. what I mean is, 100 mm camera lens or 100 mm refractor?)

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