96P/Machholz 1
These are the observations of Machholtz 1, which is near
perihelion now. It is clear visually, but there is an indication that it
may fade quickly. It was observed at a low altitude of 20 degrees above
the horizon in a pre-dawn sky and there appear to be a 2.5'-diameter coma
and complex tail, though it is not absolutely certain. If you could detect
this comet during sweeping, you must have quite sharp vision as a comet
hunter.
96P/Machholz 1
2-minute exposure from 4:21, April 19, 2007/05/30
60cm reflector, TMY 400 film
0096P 2007 04 16.81340 23 51 44.24 +21 51 37.7 8.8 T 372
0096P 2007 04 18.80694 23 40 35.22 +22 04 26.2 9.1 T
0096P 2007 04 18.80938 23 40 34.44 +22 04 27.4 372
0096P 2007 04 18.81271 23 40 33.36 +22 04 28.0 9.2 T 372
