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Observation by Tim Haymes: 12P tail forming

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2024 Mar 03 - 19:13

Uploaded

2024 Mar 04 - 19:05

Objects

12P Pons-Brooks

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Constellation

Andromeda

Field centre

RA: 23h52m
Dec: +34°57'
Position angle: +90°29'

Field size

3°30' × 2°24'

Equipment
  • 100-400mm zoom at 400mm F6.3
  • EOS 70D
  • Guided on main scope
Exposure

5 x 25s at 800 iso Canon RAW

Location

North Oxfordshire

Target name

12P Pons-Brooks

Title

12P tail forming

About this image

Waited until darkish - and took the shots. Not the best conditions but reveals a 1 deg tail.  Would have been better after another 30min.

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