Observation by Mazin Younis: Splendid Comet Atlas
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Mazin Younis
Observer
Mazin Younis
Observed
2021 May 02 - 01:00
Uploaded
2021 May 02 - 18:35
Objects
C/2020 R4
Equipment
- Skywatcher Quattro Newtonian f/4
Exposure
1.8hrs - 110 subs @ 60s each
Location
Hale Barnes, Manchester
Target name
C/2020 R4 (Atlas)
Title
Splendid Comet Atlas
About this image
Yesterday, Comet C/2020 R4 (Atlas) was absolutely splendid. As the comet was (jumping) every 60s, I organised an after-midnight online outreach session with my FB fans who followed the movement of the comet for a whole hour via Facebook Live broadcast.
Viewers also noticed the comet passing very close to the weird streak-shaped galaxy UGC 8630 of mag14.3 which was clear in a 60s exposure. I will publish other photos of the comet showing a nice field of galaxies.
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Hi Mazin,
That's a very nice image of the comet. How big is the field of view? It's difficult to judge how big the comet appears without any stars in the field.
Thanks,
Mike.
Congrats Mazin for this recent capture of R4 in its new state. Unfortunately it has been clouding over at night where I am - very irritating!
Thanks Mike, also this is a cropped image. I will go back to the original one and provide you with the scale.
Thanks David, you shouldn't miss this comet, it will look great with your RASA 8.
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