Comet Q4 Nestled amongst 6 Galaxies

On Aug 22 at 0305 UT, C/2001 Q4 NEAT was nestled amongst 6 galaxies
near the UMa.

I have posted a simulated eyepiece view as well as a planetarium
program screen shot to illustrate the position of the comet in
relation to the surrounding galaxies. The comet head was easily
visible in the eyepiece but the comet was only 25 degrees above the
horizon when I viewed it so the tail was clearly visible.

Q4 remains a fairly bright comet that should be easy viewing with
scopes and binoculars.

Images at
http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm

Thank you for visiting my site.

Clear skies,

Dennis Persyk
Igloo Observatory Home Page http://dpersyk.home.att.net
Hampshire, IL