Observation by Paul Mettam: COMET 29/P Schwaasmann-Wachmann1

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Paul Mettam

Observer

Paul Mettam

Observed

2026 May 06 - 22:00

Uploaded

2026 May 07 - 08:03

Objects

29P Schwassmann-Wachmann

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 10^h59^m
Dec: -01°00'
Position angle: +1°44'

Field size

0°07' × 0°05'

Equipment

0.3m SCT f3.3 Atik Infinity

Exposure

10x15s

Location

Long Eaton

Target name

Comet 29/P

Title

COMET 29/P Schwaasmann-Wachmann1

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