Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
Taken by José J. Chambó on February 13, 2024 @
Nerpio, Spain
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Details:
Object/Date:
12P/Pons-Brooks @ 2024 February 13, 19:17 UT
Description:
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks on February 13, 2024, located in the constellation Lacerta near the red star 1 Lacertae. With a broad greenish coma, what has stood out in recent days is the rapid development of its ion tail, with several jets and filaments extending up to 2 degrees in lenght to the edge of the field. The comet now has a brightness of magnitude 7.5, and by the end of April it could reach magnitude 4, making it barely visible to the naked eye.
Acquisition details:
Telescope ASA H10 Hyperbolic f/3
Mount ASA DDM60
Camera ASI 6200MM Pro
Exposure 18 min. (B=5x180 bin2 + RGB=1x60 bin2)
Processed with PixInsight
From Nerpio (Spain)
Photographer's website:
https://cometografia.es
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