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The dim comet C / 2011 KP36 (Spacewatch) is now in the constellation of Whale 4 AU from the ground. The thin 1 'long tail fan is weakly distinguished in the figure in the direction PA 250 °. Immediately to the left of the comet are two stars of magnitude 14 ... 15, the brightness of the comet being of the same order. It moved slowly during the 8 "half-hour exposure, and the image was stacked according to the comet. The KP36 was at a low altitude of about 20 degrees, even with a thin upper cloud.
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