Observation by Grant Privett: c46k1r1

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Grant Privett

Observer

Grant Privett

Observed

2026 Oct 07 - 19:29

Uploaded

2026 Oct 08 - 22:41

Objects

C/2026 R2

Equipment

SX Trius 694
C14 + f/6.3 reducer

Exposure

110x 5s x2 bin

Location

Broad Chalke

Target name

c46k1r1

Title

c46k1r1

About this image

The oddly named comet c46k1r1, caught while moving 12.25 arc secs/min - it was a lot faster the day before!

Viewed through a hedge - because I have not yet cut it this autumn. Tail looks a little north of 270 degs perhaps.

Its heading south. This will probably be my only image of it.

Files associated with this observation

c46k1r1_20261007_Privett.jpg (1.1 MB)

Like this image

Mike Harlow, David Basey, Dominic Ford

Comments

Nick James, 2026 Oct 09 - 06:38 UTC

This comet finally received an official designation. P/2026 R2 (Leonard).

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