Gallery: Tempel 1 (2004-2005)
Observation made by Mike Planchon
Fig 1:
Image Parameter | Details |
Comments: | Brighter than pre-impact, easier to pick out from background even with more light pollution than usual. mag-est. 10.8 with star defocus method. Coma appeared circular about 6 arc minutes diameter. Able to see with direct vision than 4 nights ago. |
Image Date/Time: | 2005-07-05/4:15 Universal |
Observing Site: | Blanchard, OK (40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City) |
Weather: | partly cloudy with some haze, weather hot and humidity high, seeing 7/10, transparency 5/10 |
Telescope: | 12" f/5 newtonian, tracked |
Table 1: Data about image.