[APML] C/2001 Q4 observation from Italy

[Emmanuele Sordini <vega@bloomingstars.com>]

Hi list,
finally, tonite the clouds have given me some relief. I succeeded in 
viewing the comet for the first time tonite from northern Italy . Here are 
the details:

Location: Genoa, Italy (Lat + 44°24', Long. 8°56' east), pop. 600000
Time: 09.40 pm CEST (=GMT + 2)
Azimuth (CW from north): ~235°
Height: ~15°

Description:
Tiny eastward-elongated smudge about 5° south/southeast of alpha 
monocerotis, contained in the same field of view of a pair of 7x50 
binoculars. Slightly brighter than Alpha Mon (3.9 mag.), which puts it 
around mag. 3.5. Only a hint of a tail, maybe it will put up a better show 
as it moves to higher declinations during next days. On the whole, quite 
disappointing so far.

Emmanuele

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