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Gallery: Tempel 1 (2004-2005)

Observation made by Mike Linnolt

Image Parameter Details
Comments: Integrated coma magnitude m1=11.2, Diameter=2.2', DC=4 using in-out focus (Sidgwick) estimation method. Comparison stars v=10.43, 11.04, 11.27 magnitudes from Tycho2+Bessell corrections. Around the moment of impact nothing was seen, no "flash" or any such transient event. Overall appearance unchanged from 12 minutes ago.
Image Date/Time: 2005-07-04/05:53 UT
Observing Site: Woodside, CA
Weather: Clear. Naked eye limiting magnitude 5.9
Telescope: Homebuilt 8" f/3.7 reflector 107x magnification.

Table 1: Data about observation.
 

Updated: 30-Jul-2013