Comet Lovejoy 7/12/13

[cotterless45]

Really bright , just over from completing the arc of Corona Borealis. Had to be quick this morning as cloud was rolling in. On the verge of naked eye, but easily picked up in x8 bins.grabbed the Heritage 130 and the back of a book and drew at the ep.

If you haven't seen this then do have a go,

Nick.

[andrew63]

That's a cracking sketch Nick.

andrew

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Great sketch. It is a lovely comet. Should get the big scope or the 80 mm out to study it next time.

[WaveSoarer]

Great stuff Nick. I've managed to view it in the evening sky as I'm not great at getting up early. Does it have a higher elevation in the morning sky?

I like how you've captured the filaments in the tail. I just caught fleeting glimpses of this through my binoculars.

[mjpfc]

10th Dec

Observed it 06:15 this morning, around 40 degrees (NE) up  near Hercules.

Still very bright in Binos, finder and just about any optical equipment.

Nice Tail too if you dont pile on too much power.

Mick

[kerrylewis]

I see that this sketch is in S@N mag for February well done Nick!

[Mark at Beaufort]

Well done on the sketch Nick especially appearing in the Sky at Night Mag. 

I viewed the Comet a few days ago with my 15x70 binos so its still a good object to view. In hindsight I wish I had taken out the 6" Newt.

[mjpfc]

Nice on Nick,

Spotted the blighter again this morning though thickish ground mist spoiled the view.

Still reasonable bright though, no keeping LJ down.

Mick