Schwassmann-Wachmann Comet

73P Fragment "C" 2006

 

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Object

Type

Periodic comet
Constellation Corona Borealis
Coordinates -
Magnitude 9,1
Size -

Image

Optics Meade 10" with AP reducer at f/7
Mount Losmandy G11 with Gemini goto
Camera Sbig ST10XME with CFW-10 filters wheel
Exposure LRGB 18-6-6-6 minutes, bin 2x2
Notes Image took on April 24, 2006 - 02:00 am LT - Image published on Universe Today and L'Astronomia magazine (#275/2006)

 

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