Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) with 16x80 binoculars

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Just had several looks at this comet, located close to M10. I found it quite challenging, even with my trusty Helios LightQuest 16x80 bins. A small fuzzy patch did show up north of M10, no tail visible. Moonlight and lack of astronomical darkness didn't  help. Clouds have now come in, so that's it for tonight. Still, comet number 33 bagged. Hopefully I get more opportunities later

[mdstuart]

I tried with my 15 x 70s bit could not pick it out. I could see M10 easily but the comet eluded me today.

Mark

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

7 hours ago, mdstuart said:

I tried with my 15 x 70s bit could not pick it out. I could see M10 easily but the comet eluded me today.

Mark

It was very hard even with bigger bins. Next chance I get I will wheel out the 6" Schmidt-Newton 

[Highburymark]

On 14/07/2022 at 23:32, michael.h.f.wilkinson said:

Just had several looks at this comet, located close to M10. I found it quite challenging, even with my trusty Helios LightQuest 16x80 bins. A small fuzzy patch did show up north of M10, no tail visible. Moonlight and lack of astronomical darkness didn't  help. Clouds have now come in, so that's it for tonight. Still, comet number 33 bagged. Hopefully I get more opportunities later

I’ve tempered my hopes for this one after the initial excitement earlier in the year - but it’s one of my main targets for a trip to Spain in early August (with a TV85), and the fact you’ve seen it with bins is encouraging Michael.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

2 hours ago, Highburymark said:

I’ve tempered my hopes for this one after the initial excitement earlier in the year - but it’s one of my main targets for a trip to Spain in early August (with a TV85), and the fact you’ve seen it with bins is encouraging Michael.

Just spotted it again, with difficulty. It should be easier in proper astronomical darkness. Best of luck in Spain. On Monday I hope to get it with the 6" Schmidt-Newton 

[Ceramus]

I've seen it several times last month from Spain, but, must confess, with a 300mm Dobson. Couldn't spot it in my 15x70.

 

[BinocularSky]

I've been finding it possible, but difficult, in my 16x70,as long as there's no Moon or other LP & the sky is transparent.