Observation by Peter Tickner: 29P Schwassmann-Wachmann in outburst

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2024 Nov 12 - 05:30

Uploaded

2024 Nov 13 - 01:32

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h07^m
Dec: +09°56'
Position angle: -0°54'

Field size

0°23' × 0°15'

Equipment

ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
OAG (Lodestar X2)
14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
EQ8 mount

Exposure

21x60seconds

Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

29P Schwassmannn-Wachmann in outburst near 31 A Leo

Title

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann in outburst

About this image

Captured at the end of a frustrating night during twilight - while the comet was too low the sky was clear, then as it rose high enough cloud moved in and only cleared just before dawn. This image also shows faint galaxy NGC 3130.

Peter

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