Observation by Martin Mobberley: Comet 220P McNaught Outburst on June 3rd

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Martin Mobberley

Observer

Martin Mobberley

Observed

2026 Jun 03 - 10:31

Uploaded

2026 Jun 03 - 13:25

Objects

220P McNaught

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Constellation

Grus

Field centre

RA: 22^h44^m
Dec: -46°50'
Position angle: +0°18'

Field size

0°07' × 0°05'

Equipment

0.5m f/3 Planewave Delta Rho

Exposure

120 seconds luminance

Location

Utah Desert

Target name

220P/McNaught

Title

Comet 220P McNaught Outburst on June 3rd

About this image

A snapshot of the 220P/McNaught outburst, taken in strong Moonlight.

Files associated with this observation

220p_20260603_1032_mpm.jpg (754.1 kB)

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