Observation by Ben Harding and Helen Usher: Comet 62P from Astrofest

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Helen Usher

Observer

Ben Harding and Helen Usher

Observed

2024 Feb 06 - 23:21

Uploaded

2024 Feb 07 - 00:28

Objects

62P Tsuchinshan

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h38^m
Dec: +09°58'
Position angle: +0°30'

Field size

1°55' × 1°16'

Equipment

LCO - 0.4m telescope

Exposure

60s rp, V, B

Location

Sutherland South Africa

Target name

Comet 62P

Title

Comet 62P from Astrofest

About this image

This observation was requested by Ben Harding at the BAA stand at Astrofest. Access to the telescope was made possible by theFaulkes Telescope Project working through the Comet Chasers Project - and this access (along with support and guidance) is available to schools.

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Astrofest-Ben-Harding-62p-0-4m-colour-auto-small.jpg (788.3 kB)

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