Observation's detail view

Comet 15P/Finlay
UserAHale
User`s name
Observation's time (UT)2015-01-17 01:55:00
Tool10x50 binoculars
Observation's placeCloudcroft
Comparison stars sourceNH - North Polar Sequence (publ. by Henden and Kaitchuck, 1982)
MethodM - Morris`s method
Magnitude8.2
Coma diameter(')5
Tail's lengthNot set
Condensation6.5
Positional angle of tailNot set
Bortl's scaleNot set
Aperture5
Focal length (mm)Not set
Type of toolB - Binoculars
Magnification10
Field of view (°)5.6
SQM-L in zenith
Light pollution zoneBlue
LmNot set
CommentIndeed, this comet is in a fresh outburst. I had observed it last night, and its overall brightness was similar to what it had been earlier in the month, although there was a very bright, almost starlike central condensation. Tonight the comet is clearly much brighter and larger, and easily visible in 10x50 binoculars; the interior is still bright but not quite as condensed as it was last night.
Morris Format2015 Jan 17.08 UT: m1=8.2, Dia.=5', DC=6.5 ...5-cm B (10x) ...Alan Hale (Cloudcroft, U.S.A.)