Observation by David Swan: A comet and a ring of stars

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2021 Feb 16 - 20:30

Uploaded

2021 Feb 16 - 23:08

Objects

C/2021 A2

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 06^h02^m
Dec: +22°07'
Position angle: +23°14'

Field size

1°37' × 1°04'

Equipment

iOptron AZ Mount Pro
Celestron 200 mm RASA
ZWO ASI 183MM

Exposure

6 x 10 s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

C/2021 A2

Title

A comet and a ring of stars

About this image

A short stack, as the comet was moving rapidly. I stacked on stars, so that you can see the loop that caught my eye. It's close to the left border.

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2021a2_20210216_2030_dswan.jpg (1.0 MB)

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