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Yes, two comets in the one night is a treat I have been waiting for and at last we had a clear warm night with good seeing and transparency.
Panstarrs was visible in 7X50 binos at 8.30 pm in the twilight and easily naked eye visible, including its tail from 8.50 pm. Best views were at 40X in my 4 inch refractor. It provided quite a sight as the comet and tail slowly descended towards and finally disappeared behind trees on a ridge approx 10 kilometers away at 9.20 pm.
Comet Lemon was also an easy target with some faint possible naked eye glimpses, though not enough for me to claim a naked eye sighting. Best views of the tight bright centre and coma and long tail was at 40X using the 4 inch refractor
So, my first time for two comets in the one night too - very pleasing.
Steve
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