CometC/1957 P1 (Mrkos)
UserMrkos
User`s nameAntonín Mrkos
Observation's time (UT)1957-08-02 00:00:00
ToolNaked eye
Observation's placeLomnický štít
Magnitude3
Comparison stars sourceYG - Yale Bright Star Catalogue
Method
Coma diameter(')Not set
Tail's length
Condensation
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolE - Naked eye
MagnificationNot set
Field of view (°)Not set
SQM-L in zenithNot set
Light pollution zone
LmNot set
CommentThe comet was discovered on the 2nd of August, 1957 in the constellation Lynx moving through Leo Minor, Ursa Major and Coma Berenices (in late August) in the north west. Comet held in September on the border of Bootes and Virgo, in mid-October was in Libra. After conjunction to the Sun in 1958 moved slowly in Sagittarius.
Morris Format1957 Aug 2. UT: m1=3, Tail: 1 deg...Naked Eye ...Antonín Mrkos (Lomnický štít, )