CometC/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)
UserCastor 98
User`s nameMarek Biely
Observation's time (UT)2014-12-26 20:38:00
Tool8x30 binoculars
Observation's placeBrno (205 m a.s.l.)
Magnitude5.7:
Comparison stars sourceHJ - Magnitudes in the Hipparcos photometric system
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Coma diameter(')&8
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation3/
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture3 cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolB - Binoculars
Magnification8
Field of view (°)7
SQM-L in zenithNot set
Light pollution zone
LmNot set
CommentVery low altitude: 8,5 deg. above the horizon. In this tool it is extremely difficult object. Correction for an atmospheric extinction was not needed. Slight interference of heavy snow clouds. Limit observation.
Morris Format2014 Dec 26.86 UT: m1=5.7:, Dia.=&8', DC=3.5 ...3-cm B (8x) ...Marek Biely (Brno (205 m a.s.l.), Czech Republic)