Observation by Martin Mobberley: 29P Schwassmann-Wachmann on March 12th

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Martin Mobberley

Observer

Martin Mobberley

Observed

2026 Mar 12 - 12:44

Uploaded

2026 Mar 12 - 15:26

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h15^m
Dec: -02°48'
Position angle: -1°16'

Field size

0°14' × 0°11'

Equipment

0.51m f/4.4 CDK + PL6303E CCD

Exposure

120 sec R band

Location

Siding Spring

Target name

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

Title

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann on March 12th

About this image

Another 29P image. 'Nucleus' measured as 16.22 R.
Similar mag star within the coma.

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29p_20260312_1244_mpm.jpg (517.8 kB)

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