CometC/2012 K1 (PANSTARRS)
UserRob Kaufman
User`s nameRobert Kaufman
Observation's time (UT)2014-06-17 08:38:00
Tool11.4-cm Newtonian reflector
Observation's placeBright, Victoria
Magnitude8.6
Comparison stars sourceTK - Tycho-2 Catalogue
MethodM - Morris`s method
Coma diameter(')3
Tail's length6'
Condensation4
Positional angle of tail85
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture11.4 cm
Focal length (mm)900
Type of toolL - Newtonian reflector
Magnification42.9
Field of view (°)1.28
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneGreen
LmNot set
CommentVery faint broad tail visible 6’ in length in P.A. 85; outer coma very diffuse and faint, inner coma brighter with a tiny starlike central condensation in averted vision during periods of good seeing. Comet altitude 13-degrees.
Morris Format2014 Jun 17.36 UT: m1=8.6, Dia.=3', DC=4, Tail: 6 arcmin, in PA 85 deg ...11.4-cm L (42.9x) ...Robert Kaufman (Bright, Victoria, Australia)