New comet discovered by Rob McNaught

[gary]

Just back from Coonabarabran.

News was that Rob McNaught apparently discovered a new comet earlier
this morning. Haven't seen the details yet.

Best Regards

Gary

[astroron (Ron)]

Thanks Gary, lets hope it turns out to be a good one

[gary]

Originally Posted by astroron

Thanks Gary, lets hope it turns out to be a good one

Hi Ron,

There's a really funny story behind this one but I will defer to David
Chandler to report it when he gets back to Albury. David & Petra
departed Coona this morning and are probably still driving.
It is a story so funny that none of us who were up at Coona are ever likely to
forget it - and I don't think David will ever let us forget it.

By the way Ron, Mai and I got to see 22P Kopff up at Coona with an 18" Obsession.
It is currently in Capricornus. It was quite large, round and very diffuse but
discernible. It could be visually challenging in smaller apertures or under less
ideal skies.

Somewhat brighter was Comet Garrard. A beautiful sight at the moment.

Best Regards

Gary

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

You're a tease Gary.
Can't wait to hear all about it.
Fingers crossed that Rob's new comet turns out to be a bright one.

[astroron (Ron)]

Thanks Gary, I hope you had a great time at Coona
I am glad to got to see Comet 22P Kopff.
Comet Garrard has not been on my Radar I must rectify that

Regards

[Jen]

waits patiently for the details

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by Jen

waits patiently for the details

Jen, the Comet C/2009 F5[McNaught is in Virgo and is Mag 16.84 so it could be a little while before it gets bright enough for most amateur telescopes
But I'm sure you will find out soon enough when it can be seen

[MrB (Simon)]

Ron, I think Jen's waiting for the story behind the discovery.

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by MrB

Ron, I think Jen's waiting for the story behind the discovery.

Ho! Well I have given her something to go on with

[Jen]

Yeah what MrB said

Thanks for giving me something to go with for now Ron

[Liz]

all looking forward to the story......


In the meantime, it doesnt look like the comet will get bright

http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/2009F5/2009F5.html

if I have read it right.

[gary]

Originally Posted by Liz

all looking forward to the story......


In the meantime, it doesnt look like the comet will get bright

http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/2009F5/2009F5.html

if I have read it right.

Hi Jeanette, Ron, Liz, Jen,

The funny story also comes with a photo that I am sure David & Petra will
post when they settle back into the swing of things. They've been away for
the week so will be just playing catch-up.

Ron, thanks for the details and a pity it doesn't look like it will be a bright one,
but once again well done to Rob for yet another discovery!

Best Regards

Gary

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi all

THE STORY is currently being typed as I type this.....

Cheers Petra d.

[Greg Bryant]

Originally Posted by gary

Ron, thanks for the details and a pity it doesn't look like it will be a bright one,
but once again well done to Rob for yet another discovery!

Best Regards

Gary

Hi Gary,

Comet C/2009 F5 (McNaught) was discovered back in March...there's an object to be confirmed at -74 degrees currently.

Cheers,
Greg

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi all

THE STORY is currently being typed as I type this.....

Cheers Petra d.

Fantastic News and congratulations Rob, but do tell the story Petra - the whole gory story

[gary]

Originally Posted by Greg Bryant

Hi Gary,

Comet C/2009 F5 (McNaught) was discovered back in March...there's an object to be confirmed at -74 degrees currently.

Cheers,
Greg

Thanks Greg,

When we left Coona yesterday morning it had started to sprinkle, so Rob
may have been looking at a follow observation last night but I don't know
what happened there last night weather wise. I've seen a photo of it
but look forward to the details.

Best Regards

Gary

[Jen]

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi all

THE STORY is currently being typed as I type this.....

Cheers Petra d.

Well c'mon woman dont leave me hanging

[Outbackmanyep]

The only recently discovered things from SSS is that Gordon Garradd discovered 5 NEA's in 2 nights, 4 in one night, and 3 of them have been designated as PHA's (over 1km in size)

Glad to have caught up with you Gary and thanks for the intro's to the crew there. Finally get to meet some IIS's.

Comets i observed with Petra's 12" (thanks AGAIN for letting me have my way with your scope Petra!) include: C/2008 Q3 Garradd, C/2007 Q3 Siding Spring, C/2008 T2 Cardinal, 22P/ Kopff (not related to Gary of course! hehe)
And in the 25" Obsession i observed Q3 Garradd and C/2009 G1 Stereo, i did not do obs of G1 Stereo although i did see it!

Comets i didn't find were 116P/ Wild (Zodiacal light interference)
Comets i was way too tired to view: C/2007 W3 Christensen and C/2009 E1 Itagaki.......

Here's my official Obs report:
Comet Observations 24th May 2009 – From Coonabarabran, NSW

C/2008 Q3 Garradd
2009 May 23.53 UT; m1= 6.9; Dia= 10.5’; DC= 5; 30cm L, f:5, (x58)
No tail, coma quite bright and diffuse, gradual brightening toward centre.
Comp Star= TYC 9050-258-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)

C/2008 Q3 Garradd
2009 May 23.53 UT; m1= 8.2; Dia= 12’; DC= 4; 7x50 B
No tail observed.
Comp Star= TYC 9051-1040-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C/2008 Q3 Garradd
2009 May 24.37 UT; m1= 8.2; Dia= 9.4’; DC= 5; 30cm L, f:5, (x58)
No tail.
Comp Star= TYC 9049-1930-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)

C/2008 Q3 Garradd
2009 May 24.38 UT; m1= 7.2; Dia= 10’; DC= 4; 7x50 B
No tail.
Comp Star= TYC 9274-1110-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)
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22P/ Kopff
2009 May 23.54 UT; m1= 9.5; Dia= 8.5’; DC= 3; 30cm L, f:5, (x58)
No tail observed.
Comp Star= TYC 5794-252-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C/2008 T2 Cardinal
2009 May 24.35 UT; m1= 8.5; Dia= 5.3’; DC= 4; 30cm L, f:5, (x58)
No tail, coma bright.
Comp Star= TYC 761-1446-1; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C/2007 Q3 Siding Spring
2009 May 24.39 UT; m1= 12.8; Dia= 1.5’; DC= 5; 30cm L, f:5, (x58)
No tail seen.
Comp Star= GSC-5387-2005; Method= S; Cat= TJ (SkyMap Pro v6.0)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[MrB (Simon)]

LOL Jen
I've been looking through the 'New Posts' listing for any new threads... nada

[Jen]

Originally Posted by MrB

LOL Jen
I've been looking through the 'New Posts' listing for any new threads... nada

LOL well we are just gonna have to go dig up some old ones then while we wait hehe