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Hi Guys!
I observed 6P last night, made it out at mag 7.6, DC= 5-6 and Dia= 16'.
The observations were not affected by moonlight, i made the obs at 7:28pm EST, limiting mag 6.5, from Kirby Observatory grounds in Armidale, i used my 10" f/5 dob and 40mm Plossl.
I didn't see a tail visually, other reports have the coma at 7' dia, i observed quite a large coma and strong central condensation, it filled 1/6th FOV of the 40mm (x31) eyepiece.
I also saw C/2008 A1 McNaught, which is quite bright and strongly condensed as well, i made it out at mag 6.4, and dia= 6.8', slight coma extension to the SE. I could almost make out a tail but the comet being 12 degrees above the SW horizon i wouldn't like to think it was anything worth noting until i get a better look at it!
Cheers!
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