Observation by Nick James: 12P outburst expanding coma

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2023 Dec 16 - 18:41

Uploaded

2023 Dec 16 - 19:45

Objects

12P Pons-Brooks

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Constellation

Lyra

Field centre

RA: 18^h58^m
Dec: +37°54'
Position angle: -1°21'

Field size

0°13' × 0°09'

Equipment

CDK17 + IMX455

Exposure

9x60s

Location

Spain (https://www.alnitakobs.com/)

Target name

12P/Pons-Brooks

Title

12P outburst expanding coma

About this image

The dust coma continues to expand following the latest outburst. The bright "V" shape north of the photocentre is more prominent tonight.

Files associated with this observation

12p_20231216_184112_ndj.jpg (589.8 kB)

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