Observation by Tim Haymes: Comet A/2026 A1

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2026 Mar 11 - 22:34

Uploaded

2026 Mar 12 - 18:15

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Constellation

Lynx

Field centre

RA: 08^h23^m
Dec: +37°45'
Position angle: +1°36'

Field size

0°23' × 0°14'

Equipment

C11 xlt F5.8
QHY174
EQ8+ Sharpcap

Exposure

38 x 1min

Location

Steeple Aston,

Target name

A 2026 A1 (MAPS)

Title

Comet A/2026 A1

About this image

Kreutz group comet approaching at Mag 18.2 in this image. Elongated coma near TYC 2974-1998-1

Files associated with this observation

A2025A1_38min_2.jpg (326.6 kB)

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