Observation by Tim Haymes: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2023 Jan 31 - 04:43

Uploaded

2023 Jan 31 - 15:05

Objects

C/2022 E3

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Constellation

Camelopardalis

Field centre

RA: 08^h25^m
Dec: +78°30'
Position angle: +91°39'

Field size

6°42' × 4°31'

Equipment

200mm F2.8 lens
EOS 60Da no filter
piggybacked in C11

Exposure

10 x 55s, 800 iso, F2.8

Location

N Oxfordshire

Target name

2022 E3

Title

C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

About this image

The cloud cleared a bit and i managed to grab a few images after the Moon had set at 0300. Sequence ended by returning cloud. Tracking on the comet (inset image) shows the tight ion tail well separated from the dust now. Comet Alt/Az 59/348

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