Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2022 Dec 02 - 03:48

Uploaded

2022 Dec 05 - 15:48

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Gemini

Field centre

RA: 06h52m
Dec: +29°22'
Position angle: -0°33'

Field size

0°17' × 0°11'

Equipment
  • 315mm reflector at f8
  • Paramount
  • QHY600 CMOS camera
  • unguided and unfiltered
Exposure

Stack of 20 x 60 sec exposures

Location

Remote observatory at Fregenal de la Sierra, Spain

Target name

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

About this image

This comet is showing interesting activity in its coma due to recent multiple outbursts.

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