[BAA Comets] 2012 S1 (ISON)

[Richard Miles]

Count me out of the race Jonathan!

I had hoped to go after the object helped by a good pair of shears to 
improve my vista along my north-eastern horizon. Unfortunately, a few days 
ago my reliable 10-year old telescope mount has failed along with the 12V 
power supply feeding it. I suspect it was the power supply that did the 
damage.

My checks show it is a serious fault so I'll be out of action for a few 
months, I fear.

Good luck with clear early morning skies everyone!

Richard Miles


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shanklin, Jonathan D." <jdsh at bas.ac.uk>
To: "BAA Comets discussion list" <comets-disc at britastro.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 8:15 PM
Subject: [BAA Comets] 2012 S1 (ISON)


The comet is now at more than 19° elongation from the Sun.  There is a 
chance that imagers may be able to get it at low elevation in the morning 
sky.  Have a go!

Visual observers will probably have to wait until next month.

Jonathan Shanklin
Section Director