Observation by Tim Haymes: 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko in Cancer

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2022 Jan 08 - 23:54

Uploaded

2022 Jan 10 - 12:13

Objects

67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 08^h52^m
Dec: +29°09'
Position angle: -1°25'

Field size

6°42' × 4°36'

Equipment

200mm Lens F3.2
Canon 60Da + CLS filter, iso1200
EQ mount

Exposure

120s x 10 subs

Location

N Oxfordshire

Target name

67P

Title

67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko in Cancer

About this image

Having seen images of the fan tail, i wondered how the comet would appear in a short focal length 200mm lens. Its about 0.5 deg. The setting is near iota Cancri which is to the right of the comet.
Field of view 4.5 x 6.5 degrees approx

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