[Shark Bait (Stu)]

Overcast skies in SE QLD have prevented scope time recently. The forecast is for clearing conditions today with a sunny skies tomorrow. If the forecast holds, I will take the scope for a drive to catch this comet and be home in time to share chrissy morning with family.

Hours of darkness for Brisbane are approx 0230hrs to 0315hrs.

Starry Night V6.3 data for attached image:

Name: PANSTARRS (C/2011 L4)
Limiting Magnitude: 9.9
Universal Time: 24/12/2012 17:45:00
Local Time: 25/12/2012 3:45:00 AM
Location: Brisbane
Latitude: 27° 29.09' S
Longitude: 152° 57.55' E
Constellation name: Scorpius
Azimuth: 128.89
Altitude: 7.72
RA (JNow): 255.14
Dec (JNow): -37.88


EDIT: So much for clearing skies. Slate grey at the moment. I hope its comes good for tomorrow morning.