Quote:
Originally Posted by mithrandir
CdC has C/2012 C2 (Bruenjes) at mag in the mid 8s, transiting at around 17:00 and setting at around 22:00 (times for Sydney)
|
Bruenjes is a difficult target, a very diffuse comet currently being reported in the mag 11s total, and nuclear magnitude in the 15s to 16s. It's tough because of its diffuseness. Very low in the WNW after evening twilight in southern Australia and getting lower & fainter. I imaged it a few nights ago and it just registered as a faint glow. Outbackmanyep observed it in a 10" reflector and made it mag 11.8, visible in averted vision.
Cheers -