Observation by James Weightman: Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura

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James Weightman

Observer

James Weightman

Observed

2023 Sep 04 - 04:30

Uploaded

2023 Sep 04 - 07:57

Objects

C/2023 P1

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Constellation

Cancer

Field centre

RA: 09^h12^m
Dec: +24°14'
Position angle: -40°25'

Field size

5°19' × 3°33'

Equipment

Canon 100D DSLR + 85mm f/1.2 lens on tripod

Exposure

f/1.6 3x2secs. ISO800

Location

near Cirencester, Glos, UK

Target name

Comet C/2023 P1

Title

Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura

About this image

Taken in moonlit misty sky, but sufficient for glimpse of tail.

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