C/2006 M4 (SWAN)
 

The comet outburst on Oct 24 2006, after which its brightness increased some 1.5m.
 
2006 Oct 27 11:20 UT, 10cm 28x
Note: severe city light pollution in NW;

 

2006 Oct 28 11:30 UT, 10cm 28x
Note: worse transparency than Oct 27's; BD+33 2748 barely seen; severe city light pollution in NW;

 

2006 Oct 29 10:43 UT, 10cm 28x 11:35 UT, 10cm 70x
Note: observed in suburb; clear sky;
The brightest star in the FOV near the comet is TYC 2585-2772-1, 7m.34.

 

2006 Nov 05 10:48 UT, 10cm 28x 11:38 UT, 10cm 70x
Note: very clear sky; strong moonlight interference; obvious motion;

 

2006 Dec 10 12:05 UT, 10cm 28x
Note: barely seen; extremely clear sky; slight light pollution;

 


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