Observation by David Swan: C/2017 K2 - one to keep an eye on?

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2020 Aug 07 - 21:25

Uploaded

2020 Aug 08 - 09:26

Objects

C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 17h10m
Dec: +49°39'
Position angle: +63°41'

Field size

1°54' × 1°16'

Equipment
  • 200mm SCT
  • Hyperstar
  • Baader V filter
  • ASI183MM
Exposure

66 x 5s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

C/2017 K2

Title

C/2017 K2 - one to keep an eye on?

About this image

Unfortunately this comet will be far south at perihelion. It may be nice in Oph in summer 2022 though.

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