solar system
comet
Comet 2006 M4 SWAN
This comet is a non-periodic comet which was discovered only in late June of 2006.
The comet flared dramatically from 7th to 4th magnitude during late October, as of which it became visible with the naked eye.
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Object info
Name: C/2006 M4 SWAN
Type: comet (non-periodic)
Constellation: n/a
Perihelion/Aphelion: 0.78 and 2600 AU (1 AU = 149.6 million km)
Orbital period: 47000 yr
Dimensions: unknown?
Discovered: June 20, 2006
Date & location
Date: Nov 1, 2006
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 40 min
Camera: Canon 20D
Optics: TMB/LOMO 80/480
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
Image comments
Images taken at almost full Moon.
