[AZ-Observing] Re: Deep Impact

I saw it very clearly in my 11" C11 on Memorial Day while camping on the
Rim. I used a 40 mm Plossl.

Frank


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> If anyone has success in seeing the Deep Impact comet this weekend or 
> next week, I would be interested in hearing about it, how it looked, 
> what sized telescope was used and any other information regarding the 
> observation.
> 
>  From several lists people seem to be having a hard time seeing it, 
> however they can image it with a CCD camera.
> 
> I suspect clear dark skies are most important for this object. I 
> tried last weekend from the mountains, but the moon was way too 
> bright so there was no chance of me finding it.
> 
> Jeff
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