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Digest #3349
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Comet Observations 24th November 2017 by "Bomber2 Panther" outbackmanyep

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Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:30 pm (PST) . Posted by:

"Bomber2 Panther" outbackmanyep

Comet Observations 24th November 2017

C/2016 R2 PanSTARRS
2017 Nov 24.67 UT; m1= 12.3; Dia= 2.4'; DC= 3; 25cm L, f:5 (x39) [Chris Wyatt, Walcha, NSW, Australia]
Coma pale blue in colour and diffuse with an opaque centre, appears elongated to the NW approximately. Does not enhance in Swan Band filter.
Comparison stars checked using APASS data in Guide 9.0; Method= S; Cat= AQ

62P/ Tsuchinshan
2017 Nov 24.70 UT; m1= 10.9; Dia= 3.2'; DC= 3; 25cm L, f:5 (x39) [Chris Wyatt, Walcha, NSW, Australia]
Coma enhances slightly in Swan Band filter. Low altitude = 15.1°; Slightly foggy.
Comparison stars checked using APASS data in Guide 9.0; Method= S; Cat= AQ




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Colin James Watling
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Real Astronomer and head of the Comet section for LYRA (Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Regional Astronomers) also head of K.A.G (Kessingland Astronomy Group) and Navigator (Astrogator) of the Stars (Fieldwork)
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