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Observation by Tim Haymes: 3I (ATLAS)

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2025 Nov 21 - 05:10

Uploaded

2025 Nov 21 - 14:47

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Constellation

Virgo

Field centre

RA: 12h33m
Dec: -02°20'
Position angle: +0°13'

Field size

0°24' × 0°15'

Equipment
  • C11 xlt F5.8
  • QHY174mGPS
  • EQ8 / 80mm F5 guider
Exposure

60s x 10 subs

Location

North Oxfordshire

Target name

C/3I (ATLAS)

Title

3I (ATLAS)

About this image

I was expecting a little fuzz-ball.  But no, it is a fine object in CMOS with a definite hint of tail to the right (PA 295) up to 0.15 degree, and a coma extension opposite (PA 110).  Processed to bring out the fainter detail.

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