Observation's detail view

Comet 15P/Finlay
UserCastor 98
User`s name
Observation's time (UT)2014-12-25 16:47:00
Tool20x80 binoculars
Observation's placeBrno (244 m a.s.l.)
Comparison stars sourceTK - Tycho-2 Catalogue
MethodS - Sidgwick`s method
Magnitude9.4
Coma diameter(')3.2
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation3
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture8
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
CommentLow altitude: 13,9 deg. above the horizon. Proximity to Mars helped to locate it, but not to see it. It is faint and diffuse object. Slight interference of astronomical twilight and moonlight.
Morris Format2014 Dec 25.7 UT: m1=9.4, Dia.=3.2', DC=3 ...8-cm B (20x) ...Marek Biely (Brno (244 m a.s.l.), Czech Republic)