Schwassmann-Wachmann Comet

73P Fragment "B" 2006

 

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Object

Type

Periodic comet
Constellation Hercules
Coordinates -
Magnitude 7
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 Sum of 30 images with clear filter, 30 minutes, bin 2x2
Notes Image took on May 03, 2006 from 02:30 to 03:00 am LT - Image published on L'Astronomia magazine (#275/2006)

 

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