hunted for comet (Toronto)

After updating SkyTools 3 Pro, I checked the location of comet C/2012 K5 (LINEAR). In Auriga.

7:57 PM. Shoveled the deck. Took the binoculars out. Without the tripod. Really need a tripod. Really need a chair. And the Black Cloak of Doom.

Looked between β (beta) and θ (theta) Aurigae. But I don't think I saw anything.

8:16. Mounted the Bushnells to the Manfrotto tripod, via the home-grown adapter plate. Sat in the lawn chair. Wore the black cloak. Scanned.

The target area was still behind branches, which were a little distracting. Noticed HR 2115, 38, and 39 making up a little triangle, and then an arc of stars below, reminiscent of Leo. Scanned this area in detail. But still no joy.

Wondered if I should use more aperture...

This is gonna get trickier, as the constellation climbs higher in the sky...

I took the baby newt and metal table out... Started to go to beckoning Jupiter. Instead focused on a random star. Tried scanning in the narrow field of view.

8:36. After reviewing ST3P, headed out to star hop from a bright star. Clouds!