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Hi Lester,
no luck last night. What appeared to be a very clear sky may have had just a trace of cirrus still present after sunset. I tried observing the comet without knowing the exact position but just a general idea so that I wouldn't be baised. That didn't work, so I went in and had a look at where it should be and came back for another go with the 10 x 50's. I had a suspicion that I saw about a degree around the head, but nothing so conclusive that I would commit to putting it on paper. After nearly an hour I packed it in. Even a slight decrease in the quality of the transparency made it impossible to distinguish the comet from the background! On that basis I didn't give the 20 inch a go, maybe it would have made a difference?
That will be my last crack at it Lovejoy as the weather is putting paid to anymore attempts for nearly a week. Lester your latest shot confirms my suspicion as well as emphasising just how faint it really is now. Great effort mate.
Cheers
Coops
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