[AZ-Observing] Re: Glimpse of Lulin

All,

Looked at the comet again last night from the backyard in north Phoenix.
This time brought out "Perseus" the Cave 8" f4.5 scope and the 11x80
binos. Spent about 2 hours looking from 9:30-11:30 PM.

The clouds were more sparse but the sky seemed to be a bit murky at
times.

With the telescope I tried several eyepieces trying to bring out a tail
but never convinced myself of seeing one. The coma looked the usual coma
oval tear drop with a much brighter small core in the middle.

With the 11x80's it seemed to have a faint tinge of an aqua color. And
maybe a thin 1/2 degree dust tail to the southeast off the coma. Then
again, was it just glare?

Anyone else get a look-see last night? Last night was the orbital plane
crossing event, right?

Rick R.
SAC


 

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