Comet 217P Linear has developed a good sized tail over the past week.
My Obs from this morning from D90, whilst I was tucked up nicely in bed asleep.....ah the joys of remote Astronomy.
217P C2009 08 26.75348 03 49 59.73 -03 11 43.7 14.05R D90
217P C2009 08 26.75433 03 49 59.90 -03 11 45.5 13.78R D90
217P C2009 08 26.75519 03 50 00.16 -03 11 46.0 13.21R D90
217P C2009 08 26.75603 03 50 00.30 -03 11 46.0 13.70R D90
The comet looked a treat at about Mag 10.8 based on nearby catalog stars. |