Object Constellation Right Ascension Declination
Comet Tempel-1 Virgo 12:59 1.6
Scope Focal Length FOV Camera
STF Mirage 7" 1222mm 33'x25' SBIG ST-2000XM
Date Start Exposure Location
6/4/2005 22:25 18 minutes Anza, CA
Notes
Comet Tempel-1, Ra=12 59 14 Dec=1 40 53, Mag=12.5. The Galaxy is NGC4845.
On July 4th, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft will impact Tempel-1 at 37,000 kph.
Also see Deep Impact and Deep Impact Mission's Small Telescope Science Program
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