Reports from Geisei Observatory <July 30, 2004>

• 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 is well-known for occasional bursts and now located at an easy-to-observe position. The magnitude of the nucleus is 15.0. The total magnitude is 14.5 and the coma is extensive.

The position measured at Geisei Observatory is as follows:

2004UT         RA (2000.0)   Decl.         m1
July 28.69097  00 31 39.26  +11 59 29.9   14.5      372

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
14-minute exposure on TP 6415 film from 01:42 on June 29, 2004 J.S.T.
60cm f/3.5 reflector