Observation by Steve Brown: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - wi...

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Steve Brown

Observer

Steve Brown

Observed

2024 Oct 14 - 18:45

Uploaded

2024 Oct 15 - 16:14

Objects

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

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Constellation

Aquarius

Field centre

RA: 21^h42^m
Dec: +03°11'
Position angle: -107°05'

Field size

17° × 12°

Equipment

Canon 600D
50mm lens

Exposure

2s exp at 50mm fl, f/1.8, ISO-1600

Location

North Yorkshire, UK

Target name

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

Title

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - wide view

About this image

A wide view of comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) to show the tail. Visually, I estimated it to be at least 15 degrees in length. I was surprised how good the comet looked once the sky started to get a bit darker. Really pleased to have had clear skies to spot it at its best. One thing to note - the unusual framing of the shot was because I had to point my camera out of an upstairs window!

Files associated with this observation

Comet C-2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.jpg (1.8 MB)

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