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Comets Images (2024) Notes
12P/Pons-Brooks (Jan-Mar 2024), Outburst 13P/Olbers (Feb-Oct 2024) 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (Jan-May 2024) 32P/Comas Sola (Feb 2024) 54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT (Aug 2024) 61P/Shajn-Schaldach (Feb 2024, Attempt) 62P/Tsuchinshan (Jan-Mar 2024) 65P/Gunn - Comet (Feb 2024, Attempt) 103P/Hartley (Jan-Mar 2024) 107P/Wilson-Harrington (Feb 2024, Attempt) 119P/Parker-Hartley (Mar 2024, Attempt) 144P/Kushida (Feb 2024) 207P/NEAT (Feb-Mar 2024) 237P/LINEAR (Sep 2024, Attempt) C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) (Feb 2024) C/2021 F1 (Lemmon-PANSTARRS) (Feb 2024, Attempt) C/2021 O3 (PANSTARRS) (Attempted observation, Oct 2024) C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) (Feb-Oct 2024) C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) (Feb-May, Aug, Oct 2024) C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) (Apr-May, Oct 2024) C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) (Aug 2024)
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-12-02 (passing through Lyra) Sun Distance 2.37 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.58 AU (386.6 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-12-02 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 70.63 arcsec/hr, Dec -9.60 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-02 20:38 UT (#1171067-68) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-02 20:41 UT (#1171067-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-06 (passing through Lyra) Sun Distance 1.92 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.19 AU (328.1 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 112.22 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.28 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-06 18:09 UT (#1179029) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-06 18:14 UT (#1179029-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-07 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.91 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.18 AU (326.3 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 113.79 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.49 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-07 19:47 UT (#1180012-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-07 19:51 UT (#1180012-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-12 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.85 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.12 AU (317.9 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 121.33 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.25 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-12 18:09 UT (#1181007) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-12 18:12 UT (#1181005-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-17 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.79 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.07 AU (310.3 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 128.53 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.51 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 05:52 UT (#1183129) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 05:58 UT (#1183129-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 am (passing through Lacerta) Sun Distance 1.43 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.81 AU (270.1 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 am Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 174.39 arcsec/hr, Dec -8.99 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 06:08 UT (#1184189) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 pm (passing through Lacerta) Sun Distance 1.42 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.80 AU (269.3 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 pm Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 175.24 arcsec/hr, Dec -9.60 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 20:00 UT (#1185034) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 20:06 UT (#1185034-40) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-17 (passing through Lacerta) Sun Distance 1.38 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.77 AU (265.3 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 179.92 arcsec/hr, Dec -13.52 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-17 05:33 UT (#1186135) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-23 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.30 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.73 AU (258.9 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-23 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 186.50 arcsec/hr, Dec -21.74 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 04:44 UT (#1189227) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 04:49 UT (#1189227-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 am (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.29 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.72 AU (257.9 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 am Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 187.37 arcsec/hr, Dec -23.30 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 05:11 UT (#1190284) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 05:14 UT (#1190283-88) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 pm (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.28 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.72 AU (257.3 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 pm Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 187.86 arcsec/hr, Dec -24.24 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 19:41 UT (#1191016) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-25 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.26 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.71 AU (256.4 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 188.59 arcsec/hr, Dec -25.83 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 19:37 UT (#1192012) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 19:40 UT (#1192012-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-26 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.25 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.71 AU (255.5 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-26 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 189.24 arcsec/hr, Dec -27.45 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-26 19:22 UT (#1193016) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-26 19:28 UT (#1193016-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-27 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.24 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.70 AU (254.7 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 189.81 arcsec/hr, Dec -29.09 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 19:01 UT (#1194006) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 19:08 UT (#1194006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-13 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.05 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.64 AU (245.0 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 187.66 arcsec/hr, Dec -56.72 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 19:55 UT (#1197014) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 20:04 UT (#1197014-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-20 (passing through Pisces) Sun Distance 0.97 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.62 AU (242.7 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 180.19 arcsec/hr, Dec -69.74 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-20 20:00 UT (#1199006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 15 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-20 20:04 UT (#1199006-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-04-04 (passing throughAries) Sun Distance 0.84 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.61 AU (240.9 million km) |
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 156.65 arcsec/hr, Dec -92.94 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 21:40 UT (#1204184-85) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 21:42 UT (#1204186-90) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-13 Detail Processed with Rotational Gradient |
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| CCD Image (50% size, log scale, rotational gradient (20 deg) 14 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 20:24 UT (#1197032-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-12-02 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-12-02 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-02 20:41 UT (#1171067-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped)) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-06 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-06 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-06 18:14 UT (#1179029-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped)) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-07 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-07 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-07 19:51 UT (#1180012-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-12 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-12 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-12 18:12 UT (#1181005-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-17 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-01-17 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 05:58 UT (#1183129-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 am Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 am Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 06:08 UT (#1184189) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 pm Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-13 pm Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 20:06 UT (#1185034-40) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-17 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-17 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-17 05:33 UT (#1186135) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-23 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-23 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 04:49 UT (#1189227-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 am Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 am Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 05:14 UT (#1190283-88) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 pm Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-24 pm Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 19:41 UT (#1191016) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-25 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-25 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 19:40 UT (#1192012-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-26 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-26 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-26 19:28 UT (#1193016-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-27 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-02-27 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 19:08 UT (#1194006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-13 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-13 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 20:04 UT (#1197014-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-20 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-03-20 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 15 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-20 20:04 UT (#1199006-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-04-04 Detail | 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2024-04-04 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 21:42 UT (#1204186-90) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-02-13 (passing through Eridanus) Sun Distance 2.26 AU Earth Distance 2.26 AU (338.5 million km) Passing by faint background galaxies PGC 11038 (catalog mag +16.1), PGC 1116766 (catalog mag +16.5) & PGC 1115827 (catalog mag +16.8) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 15.64 arcsec/hr, Dec 52.12 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 21:11 UT (#1185064-66) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 20:06 UT (#1185034-40) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-02-16 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 2.23 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.27 AU (339.6 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-02-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 18.41 arcsec/hr, Dec 52.43 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 19:03 UT (#1186006-08) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 19:07 UT (#1186006-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-02-21 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 2.17 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.28 AU (341.5 million km) M2 Mag +14.6 (nucleus) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-02-21 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 23.06 arcsec/hr, Dec 52.89 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-21 19:58 UT (#1188006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-21 20:03 UT (#1188006-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-02-22 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 2.16 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.29 AU (341.9 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-02-22 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 23.98 arcsec/hr, Dec 52.97 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-22 20:11 UT (#1189021-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-22 20:16 UT (#1189021-30) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-02-27 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 2.11 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.30 AU (343.5 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-02-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 28.42 arcsec/hr, Dec 53.35 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 19:41 UT (#1194022-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 19:45 UT (#1194022-31) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-03-15 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 1.93 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.32 AU (347.1 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-03-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 43.12 arcsec/hr, Dec 54.42 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 20:00 UT (#1198007-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 20:05 UT (#1198007-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-03-20 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.88 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.32 AU (347.4 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-03-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 47.38 arcsec/hr, Dec 54.69 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-20 20:18 UT (#1199023-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-20 20:22 UT (#1199023-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-03-29 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.79 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.32 AU (347.0 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-03-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 55.22 arcsec/hr, Dec 55.16 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-29 20:49 UT (#1202005-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-29 20:54 UT (#1202005-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-03-30 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.78 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.32 AU (346.9 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 56.11 arcsec/hr, Dec 55.21 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-30 20:42 UT (#1203006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-29 20:54 UT (#1202005-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-04-17 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.60 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.29 AU (342.2 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-04-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 73.69 arcsec/hr, Dec 55.86 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-17 21:08 UT (#1209007-08) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-17 21:12 UT (#1209007-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-06 (passing through Ursa Major) Sun Distance 1.31 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.94 AU (289.9 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-08-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 164.59 arcsec/hr, Dec -73.86 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-06 22:44 UT (#1223023) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-06 22:42 UT (#1223017-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 (passing through Coma Berenices) Sun Distance 1.37 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.99 AU (298.0 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 146.27 arcsec/hr, Dec -79.52 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-15 21:43 UT (#1228007) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-15 21:50 UT (#1228007-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 (passing through Coma Berenices) Sun Distance 1.37 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.99 AU (298.0 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 146.27 arcsec/hr, Dec -79.52 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-15 21:43 UT (#1228007) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-15 21:50 UT (#1228007-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-18 (passing through Coma Berenices) Sun Distance 1.39 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.01 AU (301.4 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-08-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 140.55 arcsec/hr, Dec -80.27 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-18 21:41 UT (#1230007) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-18 21:45 UT (#1230007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-31 (passing through Coma Berenices) Sun Distance 1.50 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.14 AU (320.0 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-08-31 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 119.17 arcsec/hr, Dec -78.49 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-31 20:56 UT (#1237008) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-31 20:59 UT (#1237008-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-09-06 (passing through Bootes) Sun Distance 1.56 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.21 AU (330.4 million km) |
13P/Olbers - 2024-09-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 111.17 arcsec/hr, Dec -75.64 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-09-06 20:39 UT (#1239008) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-09-06 20:46 UT (#1239008-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-10-19 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.99 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.82 AU (422.6 million km) Image taken with comet at Altitude: 7.1°, Airmass: 7.69 |
13P/Olbers - 2024-10-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 77.65 arcsec/hr, Dec -46.37 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2024-10-19 18:32 UT (#1257042-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 | 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-15 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-15 21:50 UT (#1228007-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-18 | 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-18 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-18 21:45 UT (#1230007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-31 | 13P/Olbers - 2024-08-31 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-31 20:59 UT (#1237008-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 13P/Olbers - 2024-09-06 | 13P/Olbers - 2024-09-06 Detail | |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-09-06 20:46 UT (#1239008-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann | ||
| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-12-03 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.16 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.57 AU (833.3 million km) Note : image shows a light artifact near left hand edge |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-12-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -4.79 arcsec/hr, Dec 0.32 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-03 05:31 UT (#1171211-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-01-07 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.17 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.23 AU (782.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-01-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -17.05 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.49 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-07 04:34 UT (#1179189-91) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-07 04:38 UT (#1179189-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-02-22 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.18 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.33 AU (797.4 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-02-22 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -13.84 arcsec/hr, Dec 0.66 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-22 22:50 UT (#1189098-102)) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-22 22:53 UT (#1189098-108) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-03-30 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.19 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.80 AU (868.1 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 1.14 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.25 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-30 21:53 UT (#1203049-57) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-04 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.19 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.88 AU (879.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 3.24 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.61 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 20:45 UT (#1204102-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-10 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.19 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 5.98 AU (894.4 million km) Bright star in bottom right of image is HIP 39503 (mag 7.51) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 5.78 arcsec/hr, Dec -3.06 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-10 23:29 UT (#1206005-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-19 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.20 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 6.12 AU (916.0 million km) Bright star in FOV is HIP 39711 (mag +7.68) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 9.27 arcsec/hr, Dec -3.69 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-19 21:18 UT (#1210005-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-17 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.19 AU (receeding slowly) Earth Distance 6.09 AU (911.2 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-04-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 8.52 arcsec/hr, Dec -3.55 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-17 21:28 UT (#1209017-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-05-16 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.20 AU (turning ?) Earth Distance 6.55 AU (979.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-05-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 18.02 arcsec/hr, Dec -5.48 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 8 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-16 22:44 UT (#1218008-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-05-20 (passing through Cancer) Sun Distance 6.20 AU (turning) Earth Distance 6.61 AU (988.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2024-05-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 19.06 arcsec/hr, Dec -5.73 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 8 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-20 22:55 UT (#1220006-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Outburst in 2022 (Nov-Dec) >> | ||
| Earlier images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in 2022 (Jan-Mar) >> | ||
| Earlier images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2020 Page >> | ||
| Earlier images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2006 Page >> | ||
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| 32P/Comas Sola - 2024-02-20 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 2.09 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.95 AU (291.1 million km) |
32P/Comas Sola - 2024-02-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 59.99 arcsec/hr, Dec 19.32 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-20 23:57 UT (#1187100-01) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-21 00:01 UT (#1187100-04) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Earlier Images of 32P/Comas Sola on Comets 2023 Page >> |
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| 54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-08 (Attempt) (passing through Pisces) Sun Distance 2.18 AU Earth Distance 1.48 AU (220.7 million km) |
54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 18.64 arcsec/hr, Dec 15.73 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-08 02:19 UT (#1224065-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-11 (Attempt) (passing through Pisces) Sun Distance 2.18 AU Earth Distance 1.45 AU (216.5 million km) |
54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-11 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 15.77 arcsec/hr, Dec 14.88 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-11 01:33 UT (#1226106-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-16 (passing through Pisces) Sun Distance 2.18 AU Earth Distance 1.40 AU (209.8 million km) Passing by distant galaxies PGC 1281243 (catalog mag +16.6), PGC 1280259 (+17.2) PGC 1281448 (catalog mag +17.9), PGC 1280336 (+17.9) |
54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT - 2024-08-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 10.79 arcsec/hr, Dec 13.41 arcsec/hr) 54P/de Vico-Swift-NEAT (very faint) is shown by cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +18.76 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-16 00:48 UT (#1228103-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 61P/Shajn-Schaldach - 2024-02-12 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 3.71 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.72 AU (407.3 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
61P/Shajn-Schaldach - 2024-02-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -27.65 arcsec/hr, Dec 11.70 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-12 23:10 UT (#1184074-76) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-12 23:13 UT (#1184074-80) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 61P/Shajn-Schaldach - 2024-02-13 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 3.71 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.73 AU (408.0 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
61P/Shajn-Schaldach - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -27.47 arcsec/hr, Dec 11.66 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 22:44 UT (#1185109-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| Earlier Images of 61P/Shajn-Schaldach on Comets 2022 Page >> | ||
| Earlier Images of 61P/Shajn-Schaldach on Comets 2023 Page >> | ||
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-08 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 1.28 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.51 AU (76.5 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 94.75 arcsec/hr, Dec -20.07 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-08 03:33 UT (#1180190) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-08 03:38 UT (#1180189-95) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-13 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.29 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.51 AU (75.8 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 83.35 arcsec/hr, Dec -17.07 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-13 04:59 UT (#1181152) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-13 05:06 UT (#1181152-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-17 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.29 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.50 AU (75.4 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 74.19 arcsec/hr, Dec -14.61 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 02:40 UT (#1183051-52) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 02:38 UT (#1183047-53) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-13 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.40 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.51 AU (75.7 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 7.28 arcsec/hr, Dec 1.07 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 02:01 UT (#1184136-42) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-14 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.40 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.51 AU (75.9 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-14 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 4.82 arcsec/hr, Dec 1.45 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-14 03:29 UT (#1185217-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-21 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.44 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.52 AU (77.3 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-21 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -9.82 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.06 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-21 01:20 UT (#1187131-37) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-24 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.46 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.52 AU (78.2 million km) Passing near NGC 4596 (H I-24) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -15.35 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.32 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 01:25 UT (#1190167-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 01:29 UT (#1190167-73) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-25 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.46 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.53 AU (78.6 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -17.10 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.35 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 02:02 UT (#1191197-98) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 02:07 UT (#1191197-203) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-16 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.59 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.60 AU (89.8 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -33.87 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.78 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-16 00:22 UT (#1198115-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-16 00:25 UT (#1198115-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-22 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.63 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.64 AU (95.3 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-22 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -32.08 arcsec/hr, Dec -4.78 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-22 01:05 UT (#1200012-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-22 01:08 UT (#1200012-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-28 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.67 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.68 AU (101.7 million km) |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-28 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -28.08 arcsec/hr, Dec -7.77 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-28 00:08 UT (#1201027-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-28 00:12 UT (#1201027-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-05-10 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.99 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.19 AU (177.9 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-05-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 17.31 arcsec/hr, Dec -21.39 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 23:00 UT (#1216024-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-08 Detail | 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-08 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-08 03:38 UT (#1180189-95) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-13 Detail | 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-13 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-13 05:06 UT (#1181152-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-17 Detail | 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-01-17 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 02:38 UT (#1183047-53) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-13 Detail | 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-13 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 02:01 UT (#1184136-42) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-14 Detail | 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-14 Detail | |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-14 03:29 UT (#1185217-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-21 Detail Light in top left corner is galaxy NGC 4608 |
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-02-21 Detail Light in top left corner is galaxy NGC 4608 |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-21 01:20 UT (#1187131-37) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left |
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| 62P/Tsuchinshan - 2024-03-16 Detail Inverse Spectrum |
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| Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-16 00:25 UT (#1198115-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 65P/Gunn - 2024-02-26 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 3.64 AU Earth Distance 2.84 AU (424.7 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle Poor quality image (due to bright uneven sky background) |
65P/Gunn - 2024-02-26 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -9.69 arcsec/hr, Dec 6.99 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-26 00:19 UT (#1192117-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-01-17 (passing through Puppis) Sun Distance 1.64 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.74 AU (110.3 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-01-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -47.78 arcsec/hr, Dec 23.89 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 00:49 UT (#1183006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-01-17 00:53 UT (#1183006-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-02-20 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 1.95 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.07 AU (159.8 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-02-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -7.16 arcsec/hr, Dec 36.41 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-20 21:33 UT (#1187037-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-20 21:37 UT (#1187037-45) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-02-23 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 1.98 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.11 AU (165.8 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-02-23 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -3.21 arcsec/hr, Dec 35.32 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 22:14 UT (#1190092-100) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-02-25 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 1.99 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.12 AU (168.0 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -1.83 arcsec/hr, Dec 34.89 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 00:23 UT (#1191149-51) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-02-25 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 1.99 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.13 AU (169.8 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -0.75 arcsec/hr, Dec 34.53 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 21:13 UT (#1192064-66) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 21:17 UT (#1192064-72) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-02-27 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 2.01 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.16 AU (173.9 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-02-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 1.67 arcsec/hr, Dec 33.68 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 20:40 UT (#1194094-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-27 20:40 UT (#1194094-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-03-04 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 2.07 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.25 AU (187.3 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-03-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 8.66 arcsec/hr, Dec 30.80 arcsec/hr) Position of comet (barely visible) is shown by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-04 23:07 UT (#1196091-94) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above |
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| 103P/Hartley - 2024-03-15 (passing through Canis Minor) Sun Distance 2.16 AU AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.43 AU (213.5 million km) |
103P/Hartley - 2024-03-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 19.43 arcsec/hr, Dec 25.07 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 21:07 UT (#1198045-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 21:07 UT (#1198045-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 107P/Wilson-Harrington - 2024-02-12 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 3.99 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.09 AU (462.8 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle |
107P/Wilson-Harrington - 2024-02-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -26.37 arcsec/hr, Dec 9.77 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-12 22:27 UT (#1184050-52) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-12 22:30 UT (#1184050-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 119P/Parker-Hartley - 2023-03-30 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 4.09 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.10 AU (464.0 million km) Expected position of comet is indicated by white circle |
119P/Parker-Hartley - 2023-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -24.70 arcsec/hr, Dec 10.40 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (faded & barely visible?) is indicated by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-30 22:55 UT (#1203074-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| Earlier Images of 119P/Parker-Hartley on Comets 2023 Page >> |
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| 144P/Kushida - 2023-12-02 am (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 1.53 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.58 AU (86.9 million km) |
144P/Kushida - 2023-12-02 am Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -4.78 arcsec/hr, Dec -19.47 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-02 02:02 UT (#1170231-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 144P/Kushida - 2024-02-13 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.42 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.76 AU (113.8 million km) |
144P/Kushida - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 110.62 arcsec/hr, Dec 10.07 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 19:03 UT (#1185010-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 19:07 UT (#1185010-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Earlier Images of 144P/Kushida on Comets 2009 Page >> | ||
| Earlier Images of 144P/Kushida on Comets 2023 Page >> |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-02-13 (passing through Eridanus) Sun Distance 0.96 AU Earth Distance 0.29 AU (43.7 million km) |
207P/NEAT - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 238.99 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.48 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 18:53 UT (#1185006) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 18:54 UT (#1185006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-02-16 (passing through Eridanus) Sun Distance 0.97 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.27 AU (41.1 million km) |
207P/NEAT - 2024-02-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 267.54 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.44 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 19:18 UT (#1186018-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 19:25 UT (#1186018-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-03-04 (passing through Lepus) Sun Distance 1.07 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.22 AU (32.9 million km) |
207P/NEAT - 2024-03-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 414.16 arcsec/hr, Dec 82.58 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-04 22:00 UT (#1196061) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-04 22:04 UT (#1196061-65) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-03-13 (passing through Monoceros) Sun Distance 1.13 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.24 AU (35.7 million km) Relatively poor quality image (due to bright sky background) Position of comet is indicated by white cross-hairs |
207P/NEAT - 2024-03-13Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 361.22 arcsec/hr, Dec 98.50 arcsec/hr) Position of comet (very faint) is indicated by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (56% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 22:23 UT (#1197098-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-03-30 (passing through Hydra) Sun Distance 1.28 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.36 AU (54.4 million km) |
207P/NEAT - 2024-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 185.13 arcsec/hr, Dec 46.15 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (56% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-30 21:24 UT (#1203032-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-30 21:31 UT (#1203032-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 207P/NEAT - 2024-04-04 (passing through Sextans) Sun Distance 1.33 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.42 AU (62.2 million km) |
207P/NEAT - 2024-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 152.62 arcsec/hr, Dec 33.04 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (56% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 21:01 UT (#1204114-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-04 21:08 UT (#1204114-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 237P/LINEAR - 2024-09-12 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 3.71 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.08 AU (460.5 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
237P/LINEAR) - 2024-09-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -8.59 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.68 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-09-12 02:07 UT (#1241073-81) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-25 (passing through Orion) Sun Distance 5.10 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 4.85 AU (725.6 million km) |
C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -3.47 arcsec/hr, Dec 20.28 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 19:53 UT (#1192026-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 19:55 UT (#1192026-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of C2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) on Comets 2022 Page >> | ||
| Images of C2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) on Comets 2023 Page >> |
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| C/2021 F1 (Lemmon-PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-24 (passing through Cancer or Octans) the star field captured is in Cancer Sun Distance 7.68 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 7.78 AU (1,164.3 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle (??) Comet (expected mag 26) is too far to be seen even if sky quality was better |
C/2021 F1 (Lemmon-PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 9.50 arcsec/hr, Dec -15.38 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-24 23:10 UT (#1191111-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2021 F1 (Lemmon-PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-25 (passing through Octans) - bug ! Sun Distance 7.69 AU Earth Distance 7.78 AU (1,164.4 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle Comet is too far to be seen even if sky quality was better |
C/2021 F1 (Lemmon-PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -9.69 arcsec/hr, Dec 6.99 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-25 21:43 UT (#1192087-91) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2021 O3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-02 (passing through Lyra) Sun Distance 9.95 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 9.82 AU (1,469.5 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
C/2021 O3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-02, Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 2.24 arcsec/hr, Dec -12.53 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-02 21:29 UT (#1250035-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-23 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.33 AU Earth Distance 1.36 AU (203.3 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-02-23 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 111.80 arcsec/hr, Dec 120.56 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 05:43 UT (#1189269) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-23 05:47 UT (#1189269-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-04-18 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.62 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.44 AU (215.3 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-04-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 61.51 arcsec/hr, Dec 103.22 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-18 01:33 UT (#1209118-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-18 01:37 UT (#1209118-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-04-27 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.69 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.51 AU (225.8 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-04-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 50.34 arcsec/hr, Dec 90.58 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-27 01:55 UT (#1212033-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-27 01:58 UT (#1212033-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-10 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.82 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.63 AU (243.5 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 30.56 arcsec/hr, Dec 72.31 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 22:14 UT (#1216005-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 22:17 UT (#1216005-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-16 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 1.87 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.67 AU (250.2 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 22.54 arcsec/hr, Dec 65.97 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-16 00:22 UT (#1217062-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-16 00:25 UT (#1217062-68) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-29 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 2.00 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.80 AU (268.5 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-05-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -1.19 arcsec/hr, Dec 49.50 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-29 23:48 UT (#1221016-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-29 23:51 UT (#1221016-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-04 (passing through Draco) Sun Distance 2.69 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.32 AU (347.5 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -33.17 arcsec/hr, Dec -24.98 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-04 00:27 UT (#1222058-60) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-04 00:30 UT (#1222058-64) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-07 (passing through Draco) Sun Distance 2.73 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.35 AU (351.1 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -29.21 arcsec/hr, Dec -27.31 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-07 00:02 UT (#1223078-80) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-07 00:04 UT (#1223078-84) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-10 (passing through Draco) Sun Distance 2.77 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.38 AU (356.1 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-08-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -23.73 arcsec/hr, Dec -30.13 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-11 00:00 UT (#1226042-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-11 00:03 UT (#1226042-48) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-02 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 3.32 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.95 AU (440.9 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-02 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 30.68 arcsec/hr, Dec -39.76 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-02 20:38 UT (#1250013-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-19 (passing through Cygnus) Sun Distance 3.50 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.20 AU (478.6 million km) |
C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) - 2024-10-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 38.69 arcsec/hr, Dec -35.05 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-19 23:49 UT (#1257180-86) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2023-03-08 (passing through Hydra) Sun Distance 5.99 AU Earth Distance 5.12 AU (766.4 million km) Poor quality image (due to bright moonlit sky) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2023-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -33.21 arcsec/hr, Dec 24.05 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-03-08 00:00 UT (#1104033-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-03-08 00:02 UT (#1104033-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-02-13 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.13 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.23 AU (482.6 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -64.66 arcsec/hr, Dec 31.94 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 23:37 UT (#1185132-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-13 23:40 UT (#1185132-38) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-02-16 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.12 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.24 AU (485.0 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-02-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -63.39 arcsec/hr, Dec 30.80 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 22:36 UT (#1186107) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-02-16 22:34 UT (#1186101-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-04 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.05 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.40 AU (508.9 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -51.17 arcsec/hr, Dec 23.56 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-04 23:32 UT (#1196115) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-04 23:36 UT (#1196115-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-13 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.02 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.52 AU (526.7 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -42.68 arcsec/hr, Dec 20.04 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 21:55 UT (#1197080-81) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-13 21:58 UT (#1197080-86) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-15 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.01 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.55 AU (530.8 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-03-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -40.78 arcsec/hr, Dec 19.35 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 20:20 UT (#1198021-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-03-15 20:21 UT (#1198019-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-05-15 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 3.82 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 4.45 AU (665.9 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-05-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 5.77 arcsec/hr, Dec 10.01 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-15 22:41 UT (#1217007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-08-10 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 3.68 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 4.46 AU (667.2 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-08-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 17.23 arcsec/hr, Dec 19.19 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-10 02:58 UT (#1225007-08) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-10-01 (passing through Lynx) Sun Distance 3.67 AU (turning ?) Earth Distance 3.65 AU (546.7 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-10-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.50 arcsec/hr, Dec 41.76 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-01 21:52 UT (#1249113-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 (passing through Lynx) Sun Distance 3.68 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.36 AU (502.1 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -49.46 arcsec/hr, Dec 50.60 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-19 23:34 UT (#1257173-77) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-17 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.94 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.94 AU (290.7 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-17 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -91.40 arcsec/hr, Dec 21.74 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-17 22:48 UT (#1209056) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-19 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.91 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.92 AU (286.7 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-19 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -93.96 arcsec/hr, Dec 22.06 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-19 22:58 UT (#1210015) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-30 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.77 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.81 AU (270.3 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-30 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -103.36 arcsec/hr, Dec 22.19 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-30 23:39 UT (#1213006) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-30 23:46 UT (#1213006-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-02 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.74 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.79 AU (268.4 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-02 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -104.04 arcsec/hr, Dec 21.88 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-02 23:20 UT (#1214012) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-02 23:26 UT (#1214012-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-10 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.63 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.76 AU (263.4 million km) Poor quality image (bright sky background / aurora) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-10 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -103.24 arcsec/hr, Dec 19.57 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 23:31 UT (#1216038) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 23:37 UT (#1216038-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-15 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.56 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.75 AU (262.5 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-15 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -100.04 arcsec/hr, Dec 17.42 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-15 23:04 UT (#1217023) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-15 23:10 UT (#1217023-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-17 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.53 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.75 AU (262.5 million km) Very poor quality image (bright sky background) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-17 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -98.27 arcsec/hr, Dec 16.45 arcsec/hr) Very poor quality image (bright sky background, cloud) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-17 22:39 UT (#1219008) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-17 22:43 UT (#1219006-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-20 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 2.49 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 1.76 AU (263.0 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-20 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -95.12 arcsec/hr, Dec 14.87 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-20 23:07 UT (#1220016) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-20 23:14 UT (#1220016-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 0.69 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.58 AU (86.7 million km) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 519.61 arcsec/hr, Dec 43.03 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 5s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2024-10-19 18:13 UT (#1257022-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 11 x 5s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2024-10-19 18:14 UT (#1257022-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-24 (passing through Ophiuchus) Sun Distance 0.79 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.73 AU (109.6 million km) Poor quality image (not centered as planned) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-24 Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 310.17 arcsec/hr, Dec 18.10 arcsec/hr) Poor quality image (single frame only) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 10s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-24 19:49 UT (#1259019) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - False Colour Images (Inverse Spectrum) | ||
| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-30 | C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-04-30 | |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-04-30 23:46 UT (#1213006-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
False Color CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-02 | C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-02 | |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-02 23:26 UT (#1214012-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
False Color CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-10 | C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-10 | |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-10 23:37 UT (#1216038-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 11 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-15 23:10 UT (#1217023-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-20 | C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-05-20 | |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-05-20 23:14 UT (#1220016-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 | C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-19 | |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 11 x 5s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2024-10-19 18:14 UT (#1257022-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-24 Poor quality image (not centered as planned) |
C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) - 2024-10-24 Poor quality image (single frame only) |
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| False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 10s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-10-24 19:49 UT (#1259019) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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IPhone Colour Image (12% size, natural view) 3s exposure, img 7384 2024-10-19 18:16 UT (19:16 BST) |
IPhone Colour Image (12% size, night mode) 3s exposure, img 7384 2024-10-19 18:16 UT (19:16 BST) |
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CMOS Colour Image (16% size, asinh scale) 15 x 10s exposure (stacked), 1x1 binning, OSC 2024-10-19 18:44 UT (#1256132-36) TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC Auto-guided using 12" LX200 + ST10-XME & PHD2 [ larger image, 32% scale ] |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-03 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.53 AU Earth Distance 1.97 AU (294.2 million km) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 155.34 arcsec/hr, Dec -99.96 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-03 23:30 UT (#1222020) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-03 23:36 UT (#1222020-26) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-06 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.56 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.00 AU (299.2 million km) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 143.44 arcsec/hr, Dec -99.92 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-06 22:55 UT (#1223028-29) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-06 23:00 UT (#1223028-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-07 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.57 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.01 AU (300.9 million km) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 139.79 arcsec/hr, Dec -99.74 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-07 22:46 UT (#1224022-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-07 22:46 UT (#1224022-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-10 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.60 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.05 AU (306.5 million km) Bright star in FOV is HIP 62207 (mag +5.95) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 129.52 arcsec/hr, Dec -98.72 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-10 23:34 UT (#1226024-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-10 23:37 UT (#1226024-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-16 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.66 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.13 AU (318.5 million km) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 112.84 arcsec/hr, Dec -95.18 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-16 22:34 UT (#1229006-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-16 22:39 UT (#1229006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-18 (passing through Canes Venatici) Sun Distance 1.68 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 2.16 AU (322.8 million km) Poor quality image (poor sky transparency / single frame) |
C/2023 V4 (Camarasa-Duszanowicz) - 2024-08-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 108.13 arcsec/hr, Dec -93.66 arcsec/hr) Poor quality image (poor sky transparency / single frame) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2024-08-18 22:35 UT (#1230021) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| Last Updated : | 2024-10-25 |
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