Observation by Richard Sargent: Comet 29P

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Richard Sargent

Observer

Richard Sargent

Observed

2026 Apr 24 - 23:17

Uploaded

2026 Apr 26 - 10:32

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h00^m
Dec: -01°16'
Position angle: +0°11'

Field size

0°19' × 0°15'

Equipment

C14 @ f7 and Atik 460EX CCD Camera

Exposure

48 x 1 min exps

Target name

Comet 29P

Title

Comet 29P

About this image

This is approximately 9 days after the last outburst of the comet. Magnified view shown in inset.

Files associated with this observation

29P_20260424_2317_rsargent.jpg (744.8 kB)

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