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Old 14-01-2007, 08:22 PM
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Despite cloud/haze all day the comet was visible on 2 occassions including the grand finale at sunset (and photographically on 2 other occassions). I did not get to see the comet after sunset as cloud interfered but it was plainly visible in 15x70 binoculars about 15-30 minutes before even though it was shining through distant high cloud that was illuminated by the sun! I could never imagine seeing a comet under such conditions, but there it was tail and all!

Anyway, I quickly made a handheld shot with 200mm lens and 350D showing the sun and comet in the same field. I had to wind contrast up a lot to make the comet visible due to all the high cloud. Sorry its not much but at least it shows the comet (just):

http://www.pbase.com/image/73035792

Terry
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