Thanks Andrew and Adrian for the advice.
I did not get started till about 4:15, but did manage to spot both Ison and Enke albeit very faint though the binoc's, and a little clearer through the Astroscan. If I can manage another morning, I will set up the LX-90 for a bit more resolving power. We were frustrated by the morning sea clouds rolling across the field of view. But thus is the life of an astronomer !
I will have to try for Brewington next go, as I did not realise it had brightened so much.
Saw a good number of meteors though (Aprox 12) from some of the active minor showers and sporadics in the northern sky.
Southern comets page was very helpful in planning this observing session !
Last edited by gaa_ian; 12-10-2013 at 03:38 PM.
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