tilbrook@rbe.ne
27-09-2011, 09:37 PM
Hi,
Made a visual observation and imaged Comet Garrard 26th and 27th.
Location Penwortham South Australia.
Date 26/09/2011 Time 11.05 UT
Telescope 200mm equatorial reflector F6
Magnification 75x
Estimated mag = 8.5 defocus method, using GSC mags guide 7.
DC(degree of condensation) = 6
Diam 3.0 x 5.0 arc minutes.
Visible in 80mm finder.
Comet fading but still high DC
CCD image.
SAC7 CCD modified with home made focal reducer on 200mm F6 reflector
Image size 29.00 x 22.00 arc minutes.
Two images 26/09/2001 - 27/09/2001
Cheers,
Justin.
Made a visual observation and imaged Comet Garrard 26th and 27th.
Location Penwortham South Australia.
Date 26/09/2011 Time 11.05 UT
Telescope 200mm equatorial reflector F6
Magnification 75x
Estimated mag = 8.5 defocus method, using GSC mags guide 7.
DC(degree of condensation) = 6
Diam 3.0 x 5.0 arc minutes.
Visible in 80mm finder.
Comet fading but still high DC
CCD image.
SAC7 CCD modified with home made focal reducer on 200mm F6 reflector
Image size 29.00 x 22.00 arc minutes.
Two images 26/09/2001 - 27/09/2001
Cheers,
Justin.