Observation by Martin Mobberley: Comet 2026 A1 (MAPS) on Feb 23rd via Chi...

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Martin Mobberley

Observer

Martin Mobberley

Observed

2026 Feb 23 - 00:49

Uploaded

2026 Feb 23 - 10:50

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Constellation

Eridanus

Field centre

RA: 03^h04^m
Dec: -20°08'
Position angle: -1°26'

Field size

0°12' × 0°11'

Equipment

0.51m f/6.8 CDK + KAF 16200

Exposure

120 sec Lum

Location

Rio Hurtado Chile

Target name

C/2026 A1 (MAPS)

Title

Comet 2026 A1 (MAPS) on Feb 23rd via Chile

About this image

A grotty snapshot of this Kreutz object in Eridanus, via itel T72 at Rio Hurtado Chile.

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2026a1_20260223_0049_mpm.jpg (683.5 kB)

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