Observation by Martin Mobberley: Comet 2021 A2 NEOWISE on Feb 10th

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Martin Mobberley

Observer

Martin Mobberley

Observed

2021 Feb 10 - 05:14

Uploaded

2021 Feb 10 - 10:46

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)
C/2021 A2

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h38^m
Dec: +09°19'
Position angle: +0°32'

Field size

2°38' × 4°02'

Equipment

Takahashi FSQ 106 at itel New Mexico

Exposure

180 120 120 120 secs

Location

New Mexico

Target name

C/2021 A2 NEOWISE

Title

Comet 2021 A2 NEOWISE on Feb 10th

About this image

Comet 2021 A2 NEOWISE approaching the nebulosity around NGC 2264 (Cone Neb, Xmas tree neb etc..) R Mon./Hubble's Var neb is also visible, looking like another small comet.

Files associated with this observation

2021a2_20210210_0514_mpm.jpg (1.7 MB)

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