C2013 US10 Catalina graces the morning sky in the constellation Virgo. It is visible through 10×50 binoculars as it makes its closet approach to Earth on January 17, 2016 but may grow dimmer as it also recedes from the Sun. This 30 minute image was taken through an 8” f2.8 Newtonian at 584mm.
Date Imaged: December 17, 2015 20:55UT
Lens: N8 f/2.8 FL 584mm
Exposure: 30 minutes
Mount: Losmandy G11
December 17, 2015 20:55UT
N8 f/2.8 FL 584mm
30 minutes
Losmandy G11
Camera: QSI 683
Filter: LRGB 15:5:5:5 minutes 2x2
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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QSI 683
LRGB 15:5:5:5 minutes 2x2
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines