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COMET 1882, b.—in consequence of cloudy mornings, it is stated that this comet was not seen at Melbourne until 5 a.m. on September 10; it was visible with the telescope till within one minute of sunrise, and its intrinsic brightness was estimated equal to that of the planet Jupiter. The tail was well defined and bright, but extending only over 3° Or 4° at most. At 5h. 24m. 51s. am, its right ascension was 9h. 45m. 46.61s., with 0° 53′ 36″south declination.
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Our Astronomical Column . Nature 27, 43 (1882). https://doi.org/10.1038/027043a0
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