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Old 23-12-2011, 05:22 AM
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Hi Lester,

I saw it this morning for the first time (just a 5-10 minute glimpse at 3.20am) and it lives up to all the hype. Superb, rivals C/2006 P1 McNaught -- and that's saying something. Clouds came from everywhere as I was setting the camera up.

Wonderful image Lester!

Re length of the tail, from your image I'd say 17-18 degrees.

After using Megastar and doing a more careful measure , I'd say a whisker under 15 degrees.


Best,

Les D

Last edited by ngcles; 23-12-2011 at 05:43 AM. Reason: Second estimate on tail
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