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Comet Observations 5th May 2011
C/2009 F4 McNaught
2011 May 04.73 UT; m1= 13.3; Dia= 0.8’; DC= 2/3; 25cm L, f:5 (x83)
Coma small and diffuse, no tail, central condensation slightly brighter than the outer coma.
Comp Star= ASAS-3 143757-8217.9; Method= S; Cat= AU

C/2009 P1 Garradd
2011 May 04.74 UT; m1= 10.9; Dia= 4’; DC= 5/6; 25cm L, f:5 (x39)
No tail, close to star, coma has diffuse edges with tight, bright and small central condensation.
Comp Star= ASAS-3 225820-0859.7; Method= M; Cat= AU

C/2011 C1 McNaught
2011 May 04.78 UT; m1= 9.6; Dia= 5’; DC= 3; 25cm L, f:5 (x39)
No tail, coma large, diffuse with gradual brightening of central condensation.
Comp Star= TYC 1172-1503-1; Method= M; Cat= TJ