• 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 is well-known for occasional bursts and now located at an easy-to-observe position. The magnitude of the nucleus is 15.0. The total magnitude is 14.5 and the coma is extensive. The position measured at Geisei Observatory is as follows: 2004UT RA (2000.0) Decl. m1 July 28.69097 00 31 39.26 +11 59 29.9 14.5 372 |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
14-minute exposure on TP 6415 film from 01:42 on June 29, 2004 J.S.T.
60cm f/3.5 reflector
Copyright (C) 2004 Tsutomu Seki.