CometC/2013 X1 (PANSTARRS)
UserAHale
User`s nameAlan Hale
Observation's time (UT)2016-01-05 02:38:00
Tool10x50 binoculars
Observation's placeCloudcroft
Magnitude8.1
Comparison stars sourceAE - Planetary magnitudes from the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Coma diameter(')
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture5 cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolB - Binoculars
Magnification10
Field of view (°)5.6
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneGreen
Lm
CommentJanuary 5.11 I was able to sneak in an observation before the predicted snowstorm came in, and it was clearly visible in the 10x50s at m1 = 8.1.
Morris Format2016 Jan 5.11 UT: m1=8.1 ...5-cm B (10x) ...Alan Hale (Cloudcroft, U.S.A.)