Observation by Mazin Younis: Leo Double with 62P

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 Jan 06 - 01:00

Uploaded

2024 Jan 09 - 13:07

Objects

62P Tsuchinshan

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h50^m
Dec: +12°10'
Position angle: +21°01'

Field size

0°30' × 0°20'

Equipment

Quattro 200mm Newtonian f/4
ASI 2600MC

Exposure

1 x 120s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

Leo Double with 62P

About this image

HJ1201 in Leo is a double star with 14.8 arc sec separation, magnitudes 11.6 + 6.4

Was a good opportunity to capture it close to comet 62P/Tsuchishan. Though took a short exposure to make sure the two stars are visible.

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