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Comet Lulin, M42, Tarantula

Date:27 Feb 2009 (NZST)
Time:22:10 (NZST)
Title:Comet Lulin, M42, Tarantula
 
Quick look for comet Lulin
Found approx 3 degrees E of Regulus
Faint, only visible with av in binoculars.
Conspicuous fuzzy patch in 20cm with 20mm Plossl.
Only a hint of a tail, unsure.
Sky bright and quite unsteady, also some cloud.
M42 quite impressive, 5 stars in Trapezium easy.
Tarantula OK but sky a bit bright for best views.


 
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