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10P/Tempel - Mar-Apr 2026 24P/Schaumasse Jan-Apr 2026 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Jan-May 2026 43P/Wolf-Harrington - Feb-Mar 2026 240P/NEAT Jan-Apr 2026 3I/ATLAS - Interstellar Comet Jan 2026 C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) Jan-Feb 2026 C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) Jan-Apr 2026 C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Mar - Apr 2026 C/2024 J3 (ATLAS) Feb 2026 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Jan - Mar, Apr 2026 C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) Mar 2026 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Jan 2026 
C/2025 R2 (SWAN) Jan 2026 C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) Mar-Apr 2026 C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) Jan 2026 C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) Feb to Mar, Apr 2026
- This page summarises images and observations of comets in 2026.
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| 10P/Tempel - 2026-03-30 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.89 AU Earth Distance 1.50 AU (224.2 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white circle Poor quality image (due to poor seeing / wind) |
10P/Tempel - 2026-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 72.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 6.0 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-30 03:31 UT (#1413248-50) 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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| 10P/Tempel - 2026-04-02 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.87 AU Earth Distance 1.45 AU (217.6 million km) |
10P/Tempel - 2026-04-02 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 72.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 6.5 arcsec/hr) Expected Position of comet (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-02 03:01 UT (#1415139-41) 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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| 10P/Tempel - 2026-04-04 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.86 AU Earth Distance 1.42 AU (213.2 million km) |
10P/Tempel - 2026-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 72.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 6.8 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:23 UT (#1416124) 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) 180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:23 UT (#1416124) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet 10P/Tempel on Comets 2021 Page >> |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2025-12-25 (passing through Coma Berenices) Sun Distance 1.20 AU Earth Distance 0.60 AU (89.7 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2025-12-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 171.2 arcsec/hr, Dec -28.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 04:37 UT (#1388315) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 04:41 UT (#1388314-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-02-14 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.28 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.63 AU (94.5 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-02-14 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 63.0 arcsec/hr, Dec -14.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 04:42 UT (#1393236-37) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 04:46 UT (#1393236-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-03 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.38 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.65 AU (96.7 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 23.1 arcsec/hr, Dec -8.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 01:41 UT (#1398157-59) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 01:44 UT (#1398157-64) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-04 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.38 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.65 AU (96.9 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 20.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -8.5 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 00:36 UT (#1399171-73) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 00:39 UT (#1399171-78) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-07 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.40 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 0.65 AU (97.3 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 13.4 arcsec/hr, Dec -7.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 05:10 UT (#1401250-53) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 05:13 UT (#1401250-57) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-08 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.41 AU Earth Distance 0.65 AU (97.4 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 11.2 arcsec/hr, Dec -7.8 arcsec/hr) 24P/ passing a trio of galaxies LEDA 3847220, PGC 55176 & PGC 1288541 |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 03:31 UT (#1402186-89) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 03:33 UT (#1402186-93) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-21 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.50 AU Earth Distance 0.67 AU (99.6 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-21 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -18.0 arcsec/hr, Dec -7.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-21 04:03 UT (#1410192-95) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-21 04:06 UT (#1410192-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-27 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.55 AU Earth Distance 0.68 AU (101.4 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-03-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -30.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -9.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-27 23:30 UT (#1411042-44) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-27 23:33 UT (#1411042-49) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-01 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.59 AU Earth Distance 0.69 AU (102.8 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -37.4 arcsec/hr, Dec -10.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 01:54 UT (#1414123-25) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 01:57 UT (#1414123-30) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-06 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.63 AU Earth Distance 0.70 AU (105.1 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -43.8 arcsec/hr, Dec -11.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-06 00:52 UT (#1417071-73) 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) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-06 01:01 UT (#1417071-88) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-18 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 1.73 AU Earth Distance 0.76 AU (113.7 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -51.2 arcsec/hr, Dec -17.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 23:22 UT (#1423075-76) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 23:26 UT (#1423075-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2025-12-25 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 6.09 AU (911.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2025-12-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 3.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -5.5 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +14.13 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 03:15 UT (#1388287-95) 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) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 03:15 UT (#1388287-95) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-01-14 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.79 AU (865.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-01-14 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -3.6 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.17 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-14 03:00 UT (#1390239-47) 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 - 2026-01-16 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.76 AU (861.2 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-01-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -4.4 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.0 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.24 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-16 04:40 UT (#1391280-88) 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 - 2026-01-18 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.73 AU (857.0 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-01-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -5.1 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.6 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.27 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-18 04:13 UT (#1392020-28) 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 - 2026-02-14 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.43 AU (812.4 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-02-14 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -13.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.8 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.19 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 8 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 02:56 UT (#1393194-201) 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) 8 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 02:56 UT (#1393194-201) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-02-18 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.40 AU (808.0 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-02-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.35 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-18 01:27 UT (#1394158-65) 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 above |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-02-27 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.35 AU (800.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-02-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -15.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.4 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.47 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-27 00:23 UT (#1395185-93) 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 above |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-01 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.34 AU (799.5 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.6 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +14.02 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-01 00:22 UT (#1397062-68) 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 - 2026-03-06 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (797.2 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.1 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +14.98 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-06 22:52 UT (#1401082-88) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-06 22:52 UT (#1401082-88) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-08 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (796.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.2 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.03 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 00:27 UT (#1402098-104) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 00:27 UT (#1402098-104) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-08 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (796.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.12 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 23:00 UT (#1403080-86) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 23:00 UT (#1403080-86) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-10 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.32 AU (796.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-10 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.30 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-10 00:08 UT (#1404047-53) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-10 00:08 UT (#1404047-53) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-15 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (796.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.7 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.48 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-15 23:48 UT (#1407141-43) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-15 23:51 UT (#1407141-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-18 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (797.2 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -16.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.7 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.63 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-18 02:57 UT (#1408007-13) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-18 02:57 UT (#1408007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-19 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.33 AU (797.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -15.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.8 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.77 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-19 23:48 UT (#1409084-90) 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 - 2026-03-21 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.34 AU (798.1 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-21 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -15.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.8 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.10 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-21 00:41 UT (#1410096-98) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-21 00:44 UT (#1410096-102) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-27 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.36 AU (801.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.8 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.12 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-27 22:20 UT (#1411019-21) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-27 22:23 UT (#1411019-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-28 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.37 AU (802.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-28 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.8 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.08 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-28 21:40 UT (#1412029-31) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-28 21:44 UT (#1412029-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-29 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.37 AU (803.4 million km) Poor quality image (due bright moonlit sky background) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.7 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.08 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-29 21:15 UT (#1413032-38) 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 - 2026-04-02 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.39 AU (806.0 million km) Poor quality image (bright moonlit sky background) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-02 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -13.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.7 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.10 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-02 00:10 UT (#1415054-60) 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 above |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-03 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.40 AU (807.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -13.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.6 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.98 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-03 22:33 UT (#1416038-43) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-03 22:33 UT (#1416038-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-05 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.41 AU (809.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-05 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -12.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.5 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.18 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-05 22:06 UT (#1417022-23) 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 - 2026-04-09 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.45 AU (814.6 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-09 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -11.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.05 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-09 22:22 UT (#1418006-08) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-09 22:26 UT (#1418006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-13 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.47 AU (818.6 million km) Poor quality image (cloud/uneven sky background) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -10.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.0 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.22 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-13 01:47 UT (#1420211-16) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-13 01:47 UT (#1420211-16) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-13 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.48 AU (819.9 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -10.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.0 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.32 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-13 23:14 UT (#1421013-19) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-13 23:14 UT (#1421013-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-17 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.52 AU (825.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -9.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.6 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.46 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-17 22:55 UT (#1422043-49) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-17 22:55 UT (#1422043-49) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-18 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.53 AU (827.2 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -9.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.5 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +13.73 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 22:46 UT (#1423057-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as left |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-22 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.57 AU (833.7 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-22 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -7.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.1 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +14.58 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-22 22:56 UT (#1425006-10) 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) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-22 22:56 UT (#1425006-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-29 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.66 AU (846.1 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -5.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.10 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-29 22:11 UT (#1427022-28) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-29 22:11 UT (#1427022-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-30 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.67 AU (848.1 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-04-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -4.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.2 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.35 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-01 00:05 UT (#1428075-81) 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)
7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-01 00:05 UT (#1428075-81) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.76 AU (862.0 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -2.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.75 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 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) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-20 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.32 AU Earth Distance 5.95 AU (890.1 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-20 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 2.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 0.5 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +16.48 (Clear Filter) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-20 23:08 UT (#1431020-26) 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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| 43P/Wolf-Harrington - 2026-03-01 (passing through Crater) Sun Distance 2.85 AU Earth Distance 1.88 AU (281.9 million km) Poor quality image (bright uneven oonlit sky background) |
43P/Wolf-Harrington - 2026-03-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -25.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 11.2 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visibke) shown by white circle |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-01 00:53 UT (#1397082-84) 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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| 43P/Wolf-Harrington - 2026-03-07 (passing through Crater) Sun Distance 2.87 AU Earth Distance 1.90 AU (283.6 million km) |
43P/Wolf-Harrington - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -24.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 13.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 00:53 UT (#1401144-45) 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) 4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 00:58 UT (#1401145-48) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2025-12-24 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 2.12 AU Earth Distance 1.28 AU (192.0 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -14.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 39.1 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 19:34 UT (#1388080-81) 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) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 19:39 UT (#1388080-88) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-01-13 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 2.13 AU Earth Distance 1.47 AU (219.7 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-01-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 11.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 36.3 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-13 20:37 UT (#1390071-72) 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 2026-01-13 20:41 UT (#1390071-79) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-01-15 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 2.13 AU Earth Distance 1.49 AU (222.9 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-01-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 14.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 35.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-15 20:43 UT (#1391067-68) 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 2026-01-15 20:48 UT (#1391067-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-02-13 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.17 AU Earth Distance 1.84 AU (275.8 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 41.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 29.5 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-13 23:16 UT (#1393106-08) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-13 23:19 UT (#1393106-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-02-17 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.17 AU Earth Distance 1.89 AU (283.4 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-02-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 44.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 28.5 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-17 21:06 UT (#1394029-31) 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 2026-02-17 21:06 UT (#1394029-31) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-03 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.20 AU Earth Distance 2.08 AU (311.2 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 52.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 24.8 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 21:01 UT (#1399065-67) 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) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 21:05 UT (#1399065-73) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-06 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.21 AU Earth Distance 2.12 AU (317.1 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 54.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 24.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-06 20:06 UT (#1401021-22) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-06 20:10 UT (#1401021-28) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-07 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.21 AU Earth Distance 2.13 AU (319.2 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 54.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 23.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 20:45 UT (#1402041-42) 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) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 20:45 UT (#1402041-42) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-08 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.21 AU Earth Distance 2.15 AU (321.2 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 55.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 23.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 20:54 UT (#1403033-34) 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) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 20:58 UT (#1403033-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-12 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 2.22 AU Earth Distance 2.20 AU (329.4 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 57.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 22.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-12 22:52 UT (#1405046-47) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-12 22:56 UT (#1405046-53) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-20 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 2.24 AU Earth Distance 2.31 AU (345.2 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-20 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 60.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 19.8 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-20 20:43 UT (#1410035-37) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-20 20:47 UT (#1410035-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-03-29 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 2.26 AU Earth Distance 2.42 AU (361.3 million km) Poor quality image (bright moonlit sky) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-03-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 62.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 17.2 arcsec/hr) Comet not visible |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-29 00:21 UT (#1412102-10) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-29 00:21 UT (#1412102-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-04-01 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 2.27 AU Earth Distance 2.47 AU (369.0 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-04-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 63.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 16.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 22:51 UT (#1415015-17) 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) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 22:54 UT (#1415015-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-04-11 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 2.30 AU Earth Distance 2.60 AU (388.3 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-04-11 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 65.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 12.6 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-11 22:16 UT (#1419018) 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) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-11 22:16 UT (#1419018) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 240P/NEAT - 2026-04-12 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 2.30 AU Earth Distance 2.61 AU (390.2 million km) |
240P/NEAT - 2026-04-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 66.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 12.3 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-12 21:58 UT (#1420081-87) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-12 21:58 UT (#1420081-87) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 3I/ATLAS - 2025-12-25 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 2.46 AU Earth Distance 1.81 AU (271.2 million km) Alias: C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) https://theskylive.com/c2025n1-info |
3I/ATLAS - 2025-12-25 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -178.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 58.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 02:11 UT (#1388254) 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) 12 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-25 02:19 UT (#1388254-67) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| 3I/ATLAS - 2026-02-28 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 4.55 AU Earth Distance 3.90 AU (583.7 million km) Alias: C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) https://theskylive.com/c2025n1-info |
3I/ATLAS - 2026-02-28 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -34.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.9 arcsec/hr) Expected position of 3I/ATLAS (not visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 00:49 UT (#1396098-103) 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) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 00:49 UT (#1396098-103) 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) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.44 AU Earth Distance 5.47 AU (818.9 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 5.8 arcsec/hr, Dec -23.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 18:59 UT (#1388057-58) 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) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 19:01 UT (#1388057-61) 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) - 2026-01-13 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.56 AU Earth Distance 5.88 AU (880.0 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-01-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 11.2 arcsec/hr, Dec -14.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-13 21:56 UT (#1390121-22) 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) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-13 21:59 UT (#1390121-25) 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) - 2026-01-15 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.58 AU Earth Distance 5.92 AU (885.4 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-01-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 11.5 arcsec/hr, Dec -14.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-15 18:34 UT (#1391006-08) 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) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-15 18:36 UT (#1391006-10) 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) - 2026-02-13 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.75 AU Earth Distance 6.42 AU (960.2 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 14.5 arcsec/hr, Dec -4.6 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-13 19:41 UT (#1393015-19) 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) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-13 19:41 UT (#1393015-19) 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) - 2026-02-26 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.83 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 6.59 AU (985.9 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-26 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 14.5 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-26 19:32 UT (#1395012-16) 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 above |
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| C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-27 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 5.84 AU Earth Distance 6.60 AU (987.6 million km) |
C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 14.5 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.2 arcsec/hr) Position of comet (very faint) is indicated by white cross-hairs |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-27 19:23 UT (#1396005-07) 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) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-27 19:23 UT (#1396005-07) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 4.03 AU Earth Distance 3.24 AU (484.9 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -1.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -4.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 22:19 UT (#1388157-63) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 22:19 UT (#1388157-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-01-13 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 4.09 AU Earth Distance 3.52 AU (527.0 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-01-13 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 9.1 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.8 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-01-13 21:12 UT (#1390090-95) 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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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-14 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.20 AU Earth Distance 4.06 AU (607.1 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-14 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 24.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.3 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 00:40 UT (#1393140-42) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-14 00:41 UT (#1393140-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-17 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.21 AU Earth Distance 4.13 AU (617.6 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 25.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.6 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-17 21:22 UT (#1394040-41) 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) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-17 21:25 UT (#1394040-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-26 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.24 AU Earth Distance 4.29 AU (642.1 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-02-26 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 28.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-26 21:39 UT (#1395096-97) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-26 21:42 UT (#1395096-102) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-03 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.26 AU Earth Distance 4.38 AU (655.6 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 30.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 21:36 UT (#1399092-94) 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) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 21:38 UT (#1399092-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-07 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.28 AU Earth Distance 4.45 AU (666.1 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 31.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 19:46 UT (#1402007-09) 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) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 19:48 UT (#1402007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-12 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.30 AU Earth Distance 4.54 AU (679.8 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 33.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.1 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-12 23:10 UT (#1405057-60) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-12 23:12 UT (#1405057-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-19 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.32 AU Earth Distance 4.67 AU (697.9 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 34.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.3 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-19 21:55 UT (#1409041-47) 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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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-01 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.38 AU Earth Distance 4.88 AU (730.4 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 37.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 22:36 UT (#1415005-09) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 22:36 UT (#1415005-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-11 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.42 AU Earth Distance 5.04 AU (753.8 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-11 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 38.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-11 22:24 UT (#1419021-23) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-11 22:26 UT (#1419021-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-18 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.45 AU Earth Distance 5.14 AU (769.1 million km) Target not centered during runtime operations |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 39.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 4.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 21:33 UT (#1423015-21) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 21:33 UT (#1423015-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-30 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 4.50 AU Earth Distance 5.30 AU (793.4 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 40.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.4 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-30 21:35 UT (#1428006-07) 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) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-30 21:38 UT (#1428006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-04 (passing through Aquila) Sun Distance 3.57 AU Earth Distance 3.58 AU (535.7 million km) |
C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -20.7 arcsec/hr, Dec -1.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:40 UT (#1416128-33) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:40 UT (#1416128-33) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-03 (passing through Eridanus) Sun Distance 1.06 AU Earth Distance 1.13 AU (169.2 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 191.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 186.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 19:12 UT (#1399006) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 19:17 UT (#1399006-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-07 (passing through Eridanus) Sun Distance 1.12 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.20 AU (179.2 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 169.8 arcsec/hr, Dec 168.5 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 19:59 UT (#1402017) 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 2026-03-07 20:03 UT (#1402017-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-15 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.25 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 1.36 AU (203.4 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-15 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 136.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 132.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-15 20:50 UT (#1407029) 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 2026-03-15 20:55 UT (#1407029-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-19 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.32 AU Earth Distance 1.45 AU (217.0 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-03-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 123.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 115.8 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-19 20:31 UT (#1409008-09) 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) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-19 20:34 UT (#1409008-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-04-12 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.69 AU Earth Distance 2.06 AU (308.0 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-04-12 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 79.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 54.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-12 21:36 UT (#1420020-26) 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 2026-04-12 21:36 UT (#1420020-26) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-04-17 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.77 AU Earth Distance 2.19 AU (327.5 million km) |
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) - 2026-04-17 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 74.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 47.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-17 21:07 UT (#1422007-13) 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) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-17 21:07 UT (#1422007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2024 J3 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-28 (passing through Aquila) Sun Distance 4.51 AU Earth Distance 5.18 AU (775.6 million km) |
C/2024 J3 (ATLAS) - 2026-02-28 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 24.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 28.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 05:53 UT (#1396299-300) 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) 7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 05:54 UT (#1396296-303) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Andromeda) Sun Distance 1.73 AU Earth Distance 1.08 AU (161.6 million km) |
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -13.7 arcsec/hr, Dec -90.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 21:39 UT (#1388127-28) 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) 19 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 21:45 UT (#1388127-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-03-16 (passing through Camelopardalis) Sun Distance 3.67 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 3.62 AU (542.1 million km) |
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-03-16 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 10.6 arcsec/hr, Dec -50.1 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-16 03:00 UT (#1407205-08) 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) 19 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-16 03:06 UT (#1407205-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-18 (passing through Cepheus) Sun Distance 4.74 AU Earth Distance 5.17 AU (772.9 million km) Not detected. |
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-18 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 9.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 16.9 arcsec/hr) Approx position of comet indicated by white circle. |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 19 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 01:07 UT (#1422097-115) 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) 19 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-18 01:07 UT (#1422097-115) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-19 (passing through Cepheus) Sun Distance 4.75 AU Earth Distance 5.17 AU (774.1 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-19 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 9.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 17.1 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-19 01:19 UT (#1423120-24) 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) 19 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-19 01:26 UT (#1423120-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-03-29 (passing through Bootes) Sun Distance 1.95 AU Earth Distance 1.12 AU (167.8 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-03-29 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -113.7 arcsec/hr, Dec 185.5 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-29 22:59 UT (#1413094-101) 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 2026-03-29 22:59 UT (#1413094-101) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-01 (passing through Bootes) Sun Distance 1.97 AU Earth Distance 1.14 AU (169.9 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -115.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 177.1 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) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:31 UT (#1414086-88) 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 2026-04-01 00:34 UT (#1414086-93) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Cetus) Sun Distance 2.24 AU Earth Distance 1.63 AU (244.0 million km) |
C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -30.7 arcsec/hr, Dec -77.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 120s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 21:56 UT (#1388150) 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) 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 22:02 UT (#1388150-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Pisces) Sun Distance 2.03 AU Earth Distance 1.57 AU (234.7 million km) |
C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 56.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 17.1 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 22:42 UT (#1388175) 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 2025-12-24 22:47 UT (#1388175-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-30 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 0.70 AU Earth Distance 1.31 AU (195.8 million km) |
C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-03-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 43.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 8.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-30 03:49 UT (#1413262-64) 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 2026-03-30 03:52 UT (#1413262-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-02 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 0.65 AU Earth Distance 1.21 AU (181.0 million km) |
C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-02 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 58.0 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-02 03:45 UT (#1415156-57) 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 2026-04-02 03:48 UT (#1415156-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-04 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 0.62 AU Earth Distance 1.14 AU (170.7 million km) |
C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 71.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 3.6 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:53 UT (#1416137-38) 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 2026-04-04 03:56 UT (#1416137-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-06 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 0.60 AU Earth Distance 1.07 AU (160.1 million km) |
C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-04-06 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 90.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 0.3 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-06 03:43 UT (#1417156-58) 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 2026-04-06 03:47 UT (#1417156-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 (passing through Aquila) Sun Distance 1.17 AU Earth Distance 1.71 AU (255.3 million km) |
C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - 2025-12-24 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 77.6 arcsec/hr, Dec -90.7 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 45s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 18:51 UT (#1388052) 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 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-12-24 18:52 UT (#1388051-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-02-28 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.47 AU Earth Distance 2.14 AU (319.7 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-02-28 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 126.6 arcsec/hr, Dec 62.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 05:33 UT (#1396286-87) 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) 6 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-02-28 05:36 UT (#1396286-92) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-03 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.49 AU Earth Distance 2.16 AU (323.1 million km) Not distinguishable (poor S/N ratio) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-03 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 124.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 60.4 arcsec/hr) Poor quality image (poor S/N, bright moonlit sky background) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 14 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 04:18 UT (#1398228-41) 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) 14 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-03 04:18 UT (#1398228-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-04 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.50 AU Earth Distance 2.17 AU (324.4 million km) Comet not visible in this image. |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-04 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 123.5 arcsec/hr, Dec 59.5 arcsec/hr) Poor quality image (moonlit sky with passsing cloud creating uneven sky background) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 05:16 UT (#1399295-301) 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 2026-03-04 05:16 UT (#1399295-301) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-07 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.52 AU Earth Distance 2.19 AU (328.1 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-07 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 121.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 56.9 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 04:09 UT (#1401221-23) 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) 13 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-07 04:19 UT (#1401221-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-08 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.53 AU Earth Distance 2.20 AU (329.4 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-08 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 120.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 56.0 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 04:35 UT (#1402222-23) 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) 13 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-08 04:44 UT (#1402221-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-09 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.54 AU Earth Distance 2.21 AU (330.8 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-03-09 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 119.3 arcsec/hr, Dec 55.2 arcsec/hr) |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 11 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-09 04:43 UT (#1403131-44) 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) 11 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-09 04:43 UT (#1403131-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-04-01 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.74 AU Earth Distance 2.45 AU (366.5 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-04-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 98.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 36.5 arcsec/hr) Expected posituon of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle. |
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| Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 03:23 UT (#1414141-42) 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) 6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 03:30 UT (#1414142-52) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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