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Observation by Alan C Tough: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS...

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Alan C Tough

Observer

Alan C Tough

Observed

2024 Oct 17 - 19:31

Uploaded

2024 Oct 19 - 11:54

Objects

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

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Constellation

Serpens Caput

Field centre

RA: 15h55m
Dec: +01°52'
Position angle: +26°45'

Field size

1°43' × 1°44'

Equipment
  • Sky-Watcher ED80 refractor
  • HED80W 0.85X Reducer Corrector for ED80
  • HEQ5 PRO mount
  • Canon EOS 6D at prime focus
Exposure

Colour = 4 x 6 seconds @ f/6.375, ISO-2000

Location

Elgin, Moray, Scotland

Target name

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

Title

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) from Elgin

About this image

The view through my wee telescope during the night of the full Moon. The comet almost blends into the background murk. Still, great to see the comet with my own eyes rather than via remote telescopes.

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