I had the opportunity to observe Comet LINEAR T7 from the ASH Naylor Observatory near Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, on Monday evening from 0:25 to ~1:10 UT (2004/2/17). The skies were initially fairly clear and transparent but high clouds eventually entered the scene. The tail that I had first seen two Sundays ago was markedly longer and at times I thought I saw a bifurcation. A stellar pseudonucleus seemed to be present.
The 17" f/15 classical Cassegrain was used at magnifications of 118, 144, 162, 202, 231, and 259x with 202x providing the best view of C/2002 T7 (LINEAR).
Dave Mitsky
The 17" f/15 classical Cassegrain was used at magnifications of 118, 144, 162, 202, 231, and 259x with 202x providing the best view of C/2002 T7 (LINEAR).
Dave Mitsky
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