Gallery: Tempel 1 (2004-2005)
Observation made by Mike Linnolt
Image Parameter | Details |
Comments: | Integrated coma magnitude m1=11.0, Diameter=2.2', DC=5 using in-out focus (Sidgwick) estimation method. Comparison stars v=10.43, 11.04, 11.27 magnitudes from Tycho2+Bessell corrections. Returns to near baseline before impact, nucleus much fainter than 24 hours ago but still a slight central brightening which was not apparent prior to impact. |
Image Date/Time: | 2005-07-05/06:15 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