Observation by Nick James: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2022 Aug 02 - 22:21

Uploaded

2022 Aug 03 - 06:20

Objects

C/2022 E3

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 17^h29^m
Dec: +35°51'
Position angle: +0°33'

Field size

0°28' × 0°20'

Equipment

ASI6200MM + Celestron HD11

Exposure

20x60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Title

C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

About this image

This comet was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) on March 2. At the time it was an 17th magnitude asteroidal object. It is well placed for observation from the UK and has been brightening quite rapidly. It is currently 13th magnitude and has a nice tail to the south east. It comes to perihelion in January next year and makes a relatively close approach to the Earth on February 1 when it might reach 6th magnitude as it rushes across the sky near the pole. Definitely one to watch.

Files associated with this observation

2022e3_20220802_222118_ndj.jpg (866.2 kB)

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