Comet209P/LINEAR
UserBob King
User`s nameBob King
Observation's time (UT)2014-05-24 03:50:00
ToolBob King
Observation's placeBob King
Magnitude13
Comparison stars sourceAQ - APASS catalog
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Coma diameter(')0.7
Tail's length0.03°
Condensation4
Positional angle of tail110
Bortl's scale3
Aperture37 cm
Focal length (mm)1715
Type of toolL - Newtonian reflector
Magnification285.8
Field of view (°)0
SQM-L in zenithNot set
Light pollution zone
Lm6.5
CommentSmall, moderately condensed coma with mag. 14.5 nearly stellar nucleus. Faint 2' tail to ESE clearly visible using 124x and 285x and averted vision. Comet motion to south visible in less than 5 minutes when near field stars.
Morris Format2014 May 24.16 UT: m1=13, Dia.=0.7', DC=4, Tail: 0.03 deg, in PA 110 deg ...37-cm L (285.8x) ...Bob King (Bob King, U.S.)