Observation's detail view
| Comet | 252P/LINEAR |
|---|---|
| User | mmatti |
| User`s name | |
| Observation's time (UT) | 2016-03-10 11:02:00 |
| Tool | 25x100mm binoculars |
| Observation's place | Swan Hill |
| Comparison stars source | TK - Tycho-2 Catalogue |
| Method | S - Sidgwick`s method |
| Magnitude | :8.6 |
| Coma diameter(') | 20 |
| Tail's length | Not set |
| Condensation | 1 |
| Positional angle of tail | Not set |
| Bortl's scale | Not set |
| Aperture | 10 |
| Focal length (mm) | Not set |
| Type of tool | B - Binoculars |
| Magnification | 25 |
| Field of view (°) | 2 |
| SQM-L in zenith | |
| Light pollution zone | |
| Lm | |
| Comment | Comet observed nearly overhead in relatively dark skies. Also visible in 8x40mm binoculars. Coma continues to grow in size as comet approaches Earth. Very large and diffuse. Enhances well with a SWAN band filter. Distance to Earth = 11.3 million kms |
| Morris Format | 2016 Mar 10.46 UT: m1=8.6:, Dia.=>20', DC=1 ...10-cm B (25x) ...Michael Mattiazzo (Swan Hill, Australia) |