Observation by Grant Privett: 2023 R1

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2026 Jul 19 - 23:08

Uploaded

2026 Jul 25 - 23:05

Objects

C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)

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Constellation

Scorpius

Field centre

RA: 16^h13^m
Dec: -11°03'
Position angle: -0°13'

Field size

0°16' × 0°13'

Equipment

SX Trius 694
C14 + f/6.3 reducer

Exposure

18x 60sec x2 binning

Location

Broad Chalke

Target name

2023 R1

Title

2023 R1

About this image

After seeing Martin's picture I was tempted to give it a try and see if I could pick up any evidence of the fragmentation event. Looks like I may have caught a hint. Nice when the skies are not really dark yet.

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