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Comet Observations 8th August 09

C/2008 T2 Cardinal
2009 August 08.36 UT; m1= 12.4; Dia= 1’; DC= 3/4; 25cm L, f:5 (x83)
No tail, comet close to star which may have affected diameter estimate.
Comp Star= GSC-7187-0008; Method= S; Cat= HS

C/2008 Q3 Garradd
2009 August 08.37 UT; m1= 9.0; Dia= 8’; DC= 4; 25cm L, f:5 (x39)
No tail, slight interference from zodiacal light.
Comp Star= TYC 4948-234-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ

88P/ Howell
2009 August 08.38 UT; m1= 9.7; Dia= 6.4’; DC= 4; 25cm L, f:5 (x39)
No tail, coma slightly elongated to WSW.
Comp Star= TYC 5549-217-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ

C/2006 W3 Christensen
2009 August 08.39 UT; m1= 8.1; Dia= 4’; DC= 6; 25cm L, f:5 (x39)
No tail, observed 10 degrees above North East Horizon, slight moonlight interference. Comp Star= TYC 2174-317-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ

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