Observation by Michael Buechner, Frank Niebling : 3I Atlas 11th Nov

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Michael Buechner

Observer

Michael Buechner, Frank Niebling

Observed

2025 Nov 11 - 04:59

Uploaded

2025 Nov 11 - 10:46

Objects

0003I

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12^h59^m
Dec: -05°03'
Position angle: -4°11'

Field size

1°39' × 2°08'

Equipment

TEC 140 f/7 with AP 0.72x Quad Telecompressor f=5
ASI 6200MM; Baader filter L
ASA Dm 60, Remote controlled

Exposure

L: 8x180sec

Location

PixelSkiesAstro, Remote, Spain

Target name

3I Atlas

Title

3I Atlas 11th Nov

About this image

The tail is still alive Despite interference from moonlight (61% illuminated), a small horizontal height and haze in the air another try on comet 3I Atlas. Images tracked on comet. Only then the tail and the antitail begin to show up.

Measurement with Tycho Tracker: Mv:10.0 m; Coma: 2.6', Tail: 45' PA 297

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