Observation by Peter Tickner: 29P in a star field in Perseus

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2021 Dec 06 - 23:05

Uploaded

2021 Dec 07 - 17:03

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 04^h34^m
Dec: +31°45'
Position angle: -3°20'

Field size

0°49' × 0°25'

Equipment

ZWO ASI071MC Pro
OAG
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT with f/6.3 reducer
EQ8 mount

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

29P in a star field in Perseus

About this image

29P is now very faint again but its expanded coma can still be detected in this image in a colourful star field in Perseus.

Peter

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29P 6th December.jpg (1.7 MB)

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