C/2009 K5 (McNaught) (Comet)
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Also known as: Comet McNaught K5
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Right ascension: 22h 40m
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Declination: 79° 31'
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Constellation: Cepheus
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Date/time: 2010.05.10 22:00 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 13'
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Magnification and filter(s): 100 x
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Seeing: 6/10
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Transparency: 4/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Even the finderscope displays this comet like a very faint spot. At 100x it shows a very nice occultation with two brighter stars. Very nice gradient change in its brightness, slightly oval shape, bright but tiny core. A very small diametre of about 1.2'.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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