[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Re: (meteorobs) McNaught-Hartley
On 6 Feb 2001, at 21:54, Maciej Reszelski wrote:
> February
> 3.10 S 8.4 4.0' 6 41L 72x M. Reszelski, Szamotuly, Poland
> Quite condensed object, with bright, active nucleus (m2 about
> 10 mag). Comet-like condensation about 3' from nucleus wich appears
> to be brightest part of fan-shaped tail. Conditions quite good.
> Very cold - about -15C. AAVSO R Ser sequence.
>
> I'm interesting for any other observations of this bright 'knot' in the
> tail.
>
On Jan 30.53 I observed the comet with high power using a 19"
reflector, and I do not recall any knot or condensation in the tail. It
was just a broad diffuse fan shape... Just looked again this morning
and managed to see the comet in moonlight at mag 8.9 in my
10x50B !
Mike.
To UNSUBSCRIBE from the 'meteorobs' email list, use the Web form at:
http://www.tiacdot net/users/lewkaren/meteorobs/subscribe.html
References: