CometC/2014 Q1 (PANSTARRS)
UserRob Kaufman
User`s nameRobert Kaufman
Observation's time (UT)2015-07-18 08:28:00
Tool10x50 B
Observation's placeBright, Victoria
Magnitude5.2
Comparison stars sourceYG - Yale Bright Star Catalogue
MethodM - Morris`s method
Coma diameter(')2
Tail's length1.3°
Condensation7
Positional angle of tail110
Bortl's scale3
Aperture5 cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolB - Binoculars
Magnification10
Field of view (°)5
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneGreen
Lm
CommentCondensed; 1.3 deg of ion tail visible in P.A. 110; faint, short, wide dust tail visible in P.A. 50. 2-day-old waxing crescent Moon less than 3-deg away; twilight; comet altitude 6 degrees.
Morris Format2015 Jul 18.35 UT: m1=5.2, Dia.=2', DC=7, Tail: 1.3 deg, in PA 110 deg ...5-cm B (10x) ...Robert Kaufman (Bright, Victoria, Australia)