Observation by Mark Fairfax: Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2026 Feb 24 - 22:44

Uploaded

2026 Feb 25 - 16:25

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h22^m
Dec: -03°19'
Position angle: -23°42'

Field size

1°17' × 0°43'

Equipment

Celestron Origin II

Exposure

190 secs (19x10s)

Location

Nottinghamshire

Target name

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

About this image

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Leo at magnitude 15.65 (expanded view in top RH corner)

Bortle 5-6 with clear skies but high humidity

Files associated with this observation

Comet29PSW_MFOrigin_24022062244.jpeg (937.5 kB)

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