• C/2002 C1(Ikeya-Zhang) In spite of worsening weather, I went to the observatory. Upon my arrival at 18:50, the clouds broke up a little. I was able to glimpse C/2002 C1 (Ikeya-Zhang) in a 20cm refractor at 40x. The magnitude was about 8 and the coma was 4' across. The coma was firm and the central condensation was not strong. 2002 UT R.A(2000) Decl. m1 Feb. 4.42083 00 13 58.10 -16o08'55".4 8.2 372The comet's altitude was quite low and accurate position measurement was not possible after 19:30. • Supernova SN2002ap in M74 This is the supernova (pointed by an arrow) discovered in M74 by Mr. Hirose. This photograph was taken at 19:50, February 1 with a double exposure. A double exposure can identify minor planets and comets because of their movement against background stars. No observation was made on February 5 due to rain. |
Supernova (SN2002ap) in M74 in Pisces 19:50 February 1, 2002 By Tsutomu Seki with Geisei 60cm reflector |
Copyright (C) 2002 Tsutomu Seki.