Comet C/2025 Atlas K1 passes the Dumbell Nebula M27
in the evening sky
7/29/25

 

            
 A not to close
            pass about a degree away from M27. (Upper left) The comet is
            very faint but now seems to have a green coloration. A blow up
            is provided.

            
Comet 2025 K1 Atlas
            - Close approach to M27, July 29 starting at 9:05pm MST (4:05
            UT), 80mm f/4.8, L = 120mins total, ASI2600MC CMOS, Payson, Az

            
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Lens:  Stellarvue SV80s at f/4.8
Platform:  Astrophysics AP1200
Camera:  CMOS OSC cooled
Exposure:  120mins
Location:  Payson, Arizona
Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing  7/10, Transparency 6/10
Outside Temperature:  75F
Processing Tools:  Maxim DL, Photoshop CS2
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