[vsnet-chat 3831] Re: a comet...

[Fraser Farrell <fraser@trilobytes.com.au>]

> Congrats to well known ?NZ variable observer Albert Jones on
> [co-]discovering a comet during his variable work!!!!!

> Albert, were you also observing variables when you discovered your first
> comet [when you were a bit younger ;^) ]?!

Yes Albert is a New Zealander, and he was observing U Pav when he found 
the first Comet Jones (1946VI). This time it was T Aps.

Although Albert is well known to southerners as a prolific variable star 
observer, I know nothing about Utsunomiya. Could our Japanese readers 
provide some information please?

As for this comet, Michael Mattiazzo's independent discovery was a few 
hours too late to get credited. Bill Bradfield reckons that he examined 
Aps & vicinity the night before the comet entered the field. He tells me 
he's going to take up variable star observing... ;-)  

I'm also embarrassed to admit that I was looking right at this comet – 
but with 7x50 binoculars - the day before the IAUC was issued. No doubt 
other hard luck stories will emerge!

Another recent comet discovery while observing variables is described at 
http://vsnet.assa.org.au/sig/comets/tilbrook1.asp - which will now need 
updating to reflect the latest events.


cheers,
Fraser Farrell

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