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Image 2 jul 25 18.21 UT 9x120sec H8 QHY600 Jäger/Demetz Hakos Namibia
News from 73P, we have definitely detected two fragments on this comet. We were able to see them in three nights.
In addition to other images with the H8 on Hakos, there are also images by Gerald Rhemann with the 12" ASA on Tivoli, which show the fragments even better. Both objects are around 19m0 and show a small central condensation and a 25-35" long tail.
They have the typical appearance of fragments of 73P that we have seen in the past.
July 25,
JD001 was 17' from 73P at pa 134.8
JD002 was 22.5' away at pa 135

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