3 AM Stargazing: Comets 10P Tempel 2, 220P McNaught and More
A 3 am wake-up with some clear skies and not much wind. Looked at comets 10P Temple 2 as well as 220P McNaught. Prior to getting an hour or so of sleep before trail, also looked at a galaxy (M31 Andromeda), as well as a few dso's close to the horizon (M42, Horsehead Nebula and surrounds, M45).
Comet 10P Tempel 2, 42 x 60 seconds, S30Pro. 11 August 2026, 03:30 SAST.
220P McNaught, 47 x 60 second subs. 11 August 2026, 04:10 SAST.
Andromeda Galaxy, 8 x 60 seconds, S30Pro.
M42, The Great Orion Nebula, 8 x 60 seconds, S30Pro.
IC 434, The Horsehead Nebula and surroundings, 10 x 60 seconds, S30Pro.
M45, Pleiades or Seven Sisters, 10 x 60 seconds, S30Pro.
Southern Cape Astronomy Club meets at least once a month for stargazing or observation evenings close to new Moon or during astronomical related events. The well-established club is based in Pearly Beach just outside Gansbaai.
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