Struggling to find comet 19P Borrelly

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Hi all,

Perhaps I'm too optimistic hoping to find and get a decent or, at least descernible view of 19P Borrelly, with my 6" Dob?

Anyways, I spent what seemed like half an hour in the cold repeatedly searching, re-pointing the red dot finder to no avail. I know I should try star hoping but this is also a challenge without any automation. Did have Stellarium to hand but find matching the dots/patterns then remembering that its all inverted in the EP, I find frustratingly difficult!

My consellation was turning my attention to the clusters M36, M37, M38 not seen before; what absolute beauties!! they literally sparkled like diamonds a real thrill. Such beauty!

So, not all was lost on the chilly session.

Any tips on how to bag Borrelly would be much apreciated!

Thanks,

T