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Originally Posted by iceman
Interesting! How bright was it? Could you see the tail?
I might try for some morning shots.. I have a much better East horizon than West!
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Mike, I don't know all this stuff - estimating magnitudes. Let's say by the time I saw it this morning, it was definitely fainter than the last time I saw it which was Wednesday evening. I couldn't really see any tail with naked eye, but it was clear in my 12x60 binoculars.
You'll need a clear low horizon around 140 deg (the Pacific Ocean might be ideal
) and I reckon you'll see the tail rise first, then the nucleus - I think some photos right after the nucleus rises would work out well with the good gear you guys have.
Further north than Melbourne - don't know - if I have my facts right, it won't be as high in the sky as the Sun rises? Also is it still 140 deg bearing elsewhere?
Haven't I seen some morning photos from NZ? I just checked on Spaceweather. Page 17, Peter Oliver from Dunedin - a 2am photo and he says it is now above their horizon all night. Oh, and Minoru Yoneto's photo on page 16.
Eric
