[BAA Comets] Image of Comet C/1973 E1 (Kohoutek)

[Richard Miles]

Thanks Nick.

Yes, you are correct in that the three-day week began on 1974 January 1.

The day of the week when the image was taken was a Thursday and electricity 
useage was cut on 3 consecutive weekdays, so Thursday must have been 
included as one of the dates when electricity usage was rationed.
I do have some recollection of the journey out to The Downs being in 
poorly-lit conditions. I also remember trying to do university work using 
candlelight !

Not sure if my scanner will be adequate to successfully scan the negatives.
Will give it a try.

Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick James" <ndj at nickdjames.com>
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Subject: Re: [BAA Comets] Image of Comet C/1973 E1 (Kohoutek)


> Richard,
>
> That's a great shot of a sadly maligned comet. You wouldn't get that kind 
> of view from Sea Walls now, there are far too many lights around in that 
> part of Bristol.
>
> 1974 Jan 10 was during the UK's infamous "three day week" when use of 
> power was restricted due to the energy crisis and a coal strike. It may 
> have been that a lot of the lights were off then hence the impressive 
> view. Can you remember whether that was the case when you took the image.
>
> Nick.
>
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