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Reged: 05/18/03
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Loc: Greenbrier Co., WV 38N, 80W
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Re: Comet Boattini Observation
08/08/08 10:47 AM
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Carlos, Frank, T5, thanks! I had been observing the comet with the 15x70 binoculars when it was brighter and only visible for a short period just before dawn. Now that it is dimmer and higher in the sky for a couple of hours before dawn, I'm using the rich field 4.25" (108mm) dobsonian Astroscan reflector to locate it and get higher power views. I just got the Astroscan back after sending it to Edmunds to be re-collimated (it must be re-collimated at the factory) and I'm happy to report that the view is improved. It's a handy little scope to use when your time is limited.
I would have liked to have another look by now, but weather, farm work, and staff development for the upcoming school year have intervened. Soon, I hope! 
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Michael Rosolina
8" f/10 Orange Tube SCT
4.25" f/4.2 Astroscan Reflector
SVP 3.6" f/13.6 CA Reflector
40mm PST f/10
APM Germany HD 15x70 binoculars
Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars
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