Observation by Michael Buechner, Frank Niebling : C/2025 R3 Changes over April 13–16...

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Michael Buechner

Observer

Michael Buechner, Frank Niebling

Observed

2026 Apr 16 - 04:03

Uploaded

2026 Apr 16 - 09:35

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Constellation

Pegasus

Field centre

RA: 23^h23^m
Dec: +18°09'
Position angle: -78°33'

Field size

3°49' × 2°37'

Equipment

TEC 140 f/7 with AP 0.72x Quad Telecompressor f=5
ASI 6200MM; Baader filter L
ASA DM 60, Remote controlled

Exposure

each image 3x120s

Location

PixelskiesAstro, Castilléjar, Spain

Target name

C/2025 R3

Title

C/2025 R3 Changes over April 13–16, 2026

About this image

The weather cooperated, allowing us to monitor changes in the comet’s tail for three days in a row. The observation window gradually narrowed as the comet sank lower and lower. Exposures were taken well into the early twilight. All images were processed in the same way.

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C2025R3_140Tec_ASI6200M_1404_1504_160426.jpg (995.4 kB)

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