Comet C/1982 M1 (Austin)
Userterryjlovejoy
User`s nameTerry Lovejoy
Observation's time (UT)1982-07-16 19:12:00
Tool8x30 Finder
Observation's placeShailer Park
Magnitude7.0
Comparison stars sourceA - Australian Comet Section Charts (based on AAVSO atlas and charts)
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Coma diameter(')5
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation6
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture3 cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolR - Refractor
Magnification8
Field of view (°)Not set
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneYellow
LmNot set
CommentNow well condensed, with traces of tail visible in 50 x 20cm L
Morris Format1982 Jul 16.8 UT: m1=7.0, Dia.=5', DC=6 ...3-cm R (8x) ...Terry Lovejoy (Shailer Park, Australia)