Observation by Mike Olason: C/2023 A3 on the morning of 2024 Septemb...

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Mike Olason

Observed

2024 Sep 29 - 12:41

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2024 Oct 05 - 19:09

Objects

C/2023 A3

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Target name

C/2023 A3

Title

C/2023 A3 on the morning of 2024 September 29 UT was magnitude G=3.0 as calculated from 12x3 second images in an aperture diameter of 5', yesterday morning the comet was magnitude G=3.4, so an interesting increase in magnitude. Both mornings Astrometrica calculations were made from 12x3 second images in an aperture diameter of 5', the comet was at altitude 8.6 degrees, the Sun was - 8.2/8.3 basically the same altitude below the horizon, the twilight sky was clear both mornings and the same equipment was used. Conclusion is the comet had a nice increase in brightness, which also shows in the images with more debris streaming away from the comet coma on September 29

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