Observation by Nick James: Comet 220P McNaught

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2026 Sep 05 - 01:22

Uploaded

2026 Sep 05 - 05:28

Objects

220P McNaught

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Constellation

Cetus

Field centre

RA: 03^h21^m
Dec: +08°32'
Position angle: -1°34'

Field size

0°44' × 0°31'

Equipment

ASI6200MM + Celestron HD11

Exposure

50x60s

Location

Chelmsford

Target name

220P/McNaught

Title

Comet 220P McNaught

About this image

This comet had a further significant outburst in early August and it now has a highly elongated coma. It has faded significantly from that outburst but still displays a prominent tail. It is a well-placed morning object. Images submitted to the Comet Section are here.

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220p_20260905_012250_ndj.jpg (1.3 MB)

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