Finally had a chance to view this comet this evening. Quite nice despite the bright Moon, It is around mag 7, well condensed with no tail visible. It reminded me of an unresolved M15 but brighter. I am surprised that no-one else seems to be observing this comet. It is well placed in the evening sky. Perhaps some have been put off by the mag 11 prediction. I will post a CCD image later when I have had time to process them.
Looks like winter finally arrived here in MN. -18*C outside at the moment and still dropping!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, at least it does not take much to cool the CCD down. The ST-8E is at -30*C at less that 20% cooling!!!!
Cheers,
Maurice
Looks like winter finally arrived here in MN. -18*C outside at the moment and still dropping!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, at least it does not take much to cool the CCD down. The ST-8E is at -30*C at less that 20% cooling!!!!
Cheers,
Maurice
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