C/2021 A1 (Leonard) + M3 in same FOV

[Mark at Beaufort]

The weather forecast for the coming few days was not looking good for observing the Comet in the early morning.

I decided to try and observe the Comet again last night using my Helios Apollo 15x70 which has a FOV of 4 degrees 24'.

Started to observe just before 2.30am and initially picked up M3 and then moving slightly upwards saw the Comet. According to Stellarium M3 has a mag of 6.4 approx and comparing the brightness of the Comet it was slightly fainter than the GC. What was pleasing was to get both the Comet and M3 in the same FOV - a nice sight. Unfortunately because the Comet was still fairly low down I could not really see a tail.

Decided to use my refractor but as you can guess clouds came over which was the end of the observing session.

Anyway at least I observed the Comet again.

[happy-kat]

Sounds a memorable observing session and with speedy binoculars.