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Old 14-01-2007, 11:27 PM
tornado33
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Now to really frighten you all.
Look how close to the Sun the comet was today, the 2nd shot I have indicated where the Sun was reflecting back from the primary, on one of the secondary holder vanes inside the tube. I had drive running and never left the scope without covering it first. I was able to safely view, and image the comet.

Not recommended for public viewings though, the public liability would be enormous.
Scott
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