240p 20250712 mmasek

there are two measurements (in V and R filters) indicate that comet 240P/NEAT is about 3 magnitudes brighter than expected.
240P/NEAT:
2025 Jul. 12.40 UT: m1=14.7 CCD-R, Dia.=0.4', 30.0-cm ODK reflector , Tail: 1.1 min. in p.a. 245 deg.
[Location: Malargue, Argentina; Comment: Comet Alt. 45.0, Martin Mašek]
240P/NEAT:
2025 Jul. 12.40 UT: m1=15.2 CCD-V, Dia.=0.4', 30.0-cm ODK reflector , Tail: 1.0 min. in p.a. 249 deg.
[Location: Malargue, Argentina; Comment: Comet Alt. 45.0, Martin Mašek]
Clear skies,
Martin Mašek

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