Observation by David Swan: Comet 220P in outburst

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2026 Aug 08 - 08:16

Uploaded

2026 Aug 09 - 13:14

Objects

220P McNaught

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Constellation

Cetus

Field centre

RA: 02^h43^m
Dec: +09°31'
Position angle: +1°21'

Field size

1°07' × 0°50'

Equipment

iTelescope T26

Exposure

12 x 60s

Location

UDRO, Great Basin Desert, Beryl Junction, Utah, USA

Target name

220P

Title

Comet 220P in outburst

About this image

Sky transparency was moderate, but hood in coma is nonetheless clear in this DDP processed image.

Files associated with this observation

220P_20260808_0816_dswan.png (4.5 MB)

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