Comet C/1982 M1 (Austin)
Userterryjlovejoy
User`s nameTerry Lovejoy
Observation's time (UT)1982-07-30 19:12:00
Tool20cm Newtonian
Observation's placeBirkdale
Magnitude
Comparison stars sourceA - Australian Comet Section Charts (based on AAVSO atlas and charts)
Method
Coma diameter(')15
Tail's length1.3°
Condensation
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture20 cm
Focal length (mm)1200
Type of toolL - Newtonian reflector
Magnification48
Field of view (°)1.04
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneYellow
LmNot set
CommentComa fanshaped. 1-1.5 degrees of tail possibly more in 50x20cm reflector.
Morris Format1982 Jul 30.8 UT:, Dia.=15', Tail: 1.3 deg ...20-cm L (48x) ...Terry Lovejoy (Birkdale, Australia)