Visual Astronomy

C/2006 M4 (SWAN)

 

Discovery date
June 20, 2006
Discovered by
Michael Mattiazzo and Robert D. Matson
Type
non-periodic, hyperbolic
Perihelion distance:
0.1325AU
Aphelion distance:
NA
Peak apparent magnitude:
4.5
Lenght of tail:
NA

 

C/2006 VZ13

The C/2006 M4 SWAN was a real treat for me and for other northern observers. It was a wonderful comet with very thin, faint long tail. I remember that it was moving very fast. Motion of comet was easily visible in eyepiece after 5 minute of observation. Head of this comet was bright and teal in color. To this date, this is most beautiful comet I've observed. I have managed to observe comet on for occasions using  my faithful  200 mm F6 Dobsonian. Comet was also a excellent test for my brand new Hyperion Eyepiece.

24.10.2006.
C/2006 VZ13

C/2006 VZ13

C/2006 VZ13
25.10.2006.
27.10.2006.
08.11.2006.

 

 

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2006.-2007.