Observation by Alan C Tough: Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026 Feb 0...

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Alan C Tough

Observer

Alan C Tough

Observed

2026 Feb 08 - 01:03

Uploaded

2026 Feb 28 - 20:40

Objects

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)
NGC7764

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Constellation

Phoenix

Field centre

RA: 23^h53^m
Dec: -41°26'
Position angle: +89°06'

Field size

3°00' × 3°58'

Equipment

Samyang 135 mm lens @ f/3.5
ZWO ASI2600MM Camera
Paramount ME mount

Exposure

Luminance = 3 x 120 seconds; RGB = 2 x 60 seconds per filter

Location

Deep Sky Chile at Rio Hurtado Valley, Chile

Target name

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)

Title

Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026 Feb 08 - wide field

About this image

Wide-field view of Comet C/2024 E1, captured remotely using iTelescope T70.

This has taken quite a while to process due to the number of (Muskie's pesky) satellite trails!

Files associated with this observation

2024e1_20260208_actough.jpg (2.0 MB)

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