Observation by Mazin Younis: 12P vs Crescent Nebula

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 Jan 12 - 20:00

Uploaded

2024 Jan 12 - 21:12

Objects

12P Pons-Brooks

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h12^m
Dec: +38°09'
Position angle: -154°29'

Field size

1°40' × 1°06'

Equipment

Skywatcher Quattro 200mm f/4
ASI 2600MC Duo

Exposure

16 x 120s

Location

Personal remote telescope - Morocco

Title

12P vs Crescent Nebula

About this image

I had a brief window of only 30 minutes from the onset of darkness until the comet disappeared behind nearby houses. True to its reputation, the weather in my remote location proved to be clear exactly when needed, the exact opposite to Mancunian weather.

Hi Res version HERE.

Files associated with this observation

12P_Cres_12Jan_32m_2.jpg (1.4 MB)

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