Observation by twildoner: Here is a view of comet 118P/Shoemaker-L...

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twildoner

Observed

2023 Apr 13 - 00:00

Uploaded

2023 Apr 25 - 22:34

Objects

118P Shoemaker-Levy

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118p/118p_20230413_twildoner.jpg

Target name

118P Shoemaker-Levy

Title

Here is a view of comet 118P/Shoemaker-Levy from last evening (13 Apr 2023), average magnitude during my 20 x 180 second images was estimated to be 18.7 (about 1 magnitude dimmer than the predicted magnitude). Seems to be sporting a small tail as well. Tech Specs: Orion 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount that is pier mounted, ASI071MC-Pro, ZWO AAPlus, ZWO EAF, 20 x 180 seconds at 0C, processed using Tycho Tracker. Image Date: April 13, 2023 (local). Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W95), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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