c/2002 X5 (Kudo-Fujikawa)


Date m1(m2) Diameter DC PA Observer
2003 MAR 21.40

10.3(13.9)

54.2"

 6/9

128

David Higgins - E14
0.25m SCT/ccd.... image/photometry via 0.25m SCT @ f/5; SX MX516 ccd @ 500 x 290 pixels, 1.98/pixel. 150 second exposure (5x30sec Added, unprocessed. Photometry via computer direct (Astrometrica).


Central Condensation with a hint of a tail approx 1' long.
  Image has been extensively stretched to show extent of tail.


Date m1(m2) Diameter DC PA Observer
2003 Mar 26.40 UT

10.9(14.6)

104.5"

 6/9

125

David Higgins - E14
0.25m SCT/ccd.... image/photometry via 0.25m SCT @ f/5; SX MX516 ccd @ 500 x 290 pixels, 1.98/pixel. 600 second exposure (5x120sec Added, unprocessed. Photometry via computer direct (Astrometrica).


Note that NORTH is UP in this image, East is to the right
Central Condensation with a hint of a tail approx 1' long.