Observation by Tim Haymes: (6993) 1995 BJ4 with tail

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2026 Nov 12 - 21:04

Uploaded

2026 Nov 13 - 16:49

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Constellation

Aries

Field centre

RA: 03^h16^m
Dec: +14°24'
Position angle: -0°59'

Field size

0°23' × 0°15'

Equipment

C11 xlt F5.8
Qhy174mGPS
80mm F/5 + ASI120 guider

Exposure

30sec subs x 90

Location

Steeple Aston.

Target name

1995 BJ4

Title

(6993) 1995 BJ4 with tail

About this image

Nearing opposition and well placed in the evening sky. The tail is about 4 minarc in length.

There are three other asteroids in the frame. See earlier image by Nick. They are almost stationary spots in the frame.

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