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I had to make some tests at the University of Leicester Observatory this evening and decided to observe the comet since the cloud cleared in time.  The Observatory houses a 508mm (20 inch) Planewave Dall-Kirkham and I used a power of x108 to observe the comet.  Attached is a drawing made with the telescope- there were a number of interesting points, namely that the overall colour of the comet appeared to be a distinctly golden-yellow.  The core of the comet was very bright and it seemed to be elongated and elliptical rather than a circular condensation.

Alas I was unable to make any magnitude estimates as there were no sufficient field stars which could be used as a comparison.