Observation by Peter Carson: Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Peter Carson

Observer

Peter Carson

Observed

2025 Feb 22 - 23:30

Uploaded

2025 Feb 25 - 15:07

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 09^h51^m
Dec: +09°54'
Position angle: -0°08'

Field size

0°32' × 0°21'

Equipment

315 mm f8 CDK reflector
Paramount ME2 GEM unguided

Exposure

Stack of 21 x 60 second exposures

Location

Remote observatory in Extremadura, Spain

Target name

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

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