Observation by Nick James: An asteroid with a tail

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2026 Nov 12 - 21:35

Uploaded

2026 Nov 12 - 22:45

Objects

6993 1995 BJ4

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 03^h15^m
Dec: +14°22'
Position angle: +0°50'

Field size

0°28' × 0°20'

Equipment

ASI6200MM + Celestron HD11

Exposure

59x60s

Location

Chelmsford

Target name

6993 (1995 BJ4)

Title

An asteroid with a tail

About this image

There are several asteroids in this image but only one of them (6993) has a tail. See also Martin's image of this taken from the darker skies of Utah but with a much shorter exposure.

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6993_20261112_213515_ndj.jpg (746.6 kB)

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