CometC/2014 E2 (Jacques)
UserCastor 98
User`s nameMarek Biely
Observation's time (UT)2014-05-01 19:40:00
Tool20x80 binoculars
Observation's placeBrno (244 m a.s.l.)
Magnitude8.7
Comparison stars sourceTK - Tycho-2 Catalogue
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Coma diameter(')7.5
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation1/
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture8 cm
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolB - Binoculars
Magnification20
Field of view (°)2.5
SQM-L in zenithNot set
Light pollution zone
LmNot set
CommentIt brightened about 1 mag within 2 weeks. But it is very diffuse, so hard to see. Low altitude: 15,3 deg. above the horizon. Correction for an atmospheric extinction was not needed. Slight interference of astronomical twilight.
Morris Format2014 May 1.82 UT: m1=8.7, Dia.=7.5', DC=1.5 ...8-cm B (20x) ...Marek Biely (Brno (244 m a.s.l.), Czech Republic)