Comet C/2012 K1 (PanSTARRS) and little cluster NGC1261

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #1 15-11-2014, 12:16 AM

Comet C/2012 K1 (PanSTARRS) and little cluster NGC1261. 2014 Nov 14. More details in pic.

The next conjunction with this comet and a decent size DSO is with galaxy NGC55 on December 19, at about the same separation.

h0ughy (David) · #2 15-11-2014, 05:53 AM

great guns- appreciating the chase

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #3 15-11-2014, 10:38 AM

Thanks Dave. Comets can get a bit so so without a nice DSO in the field. Seems to liven them up a bit and give perspective.

tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook) · #4 15-11-2014, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cometcatcher

Thanks Dave. Comets can get a bit so so without a nice DSO in the field. Seems to liven them up a bit and give perspective.

Good stuff Kevin!

Your right about perspective.

Cheers,

Justin.

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #5 15-11-2014, 10:49 PM

Yes, like 2013 A1 (Siding Spring) and Mars. The comet was well and truly walloped.

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #6 24-11-2014, 09:41 PM

Last night the comet was near a little mag 12 galaxy NGC685. Trailed and still versions.

Curt · #7 25-11-2014, 12:43 AM

Hi Kevin.
Your comets always give me motivation to go out and have a look for myself.
This one is a beauty.
Cheers Curt.

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #8 25-11-2014, 01:51 AM

Thanks Curt, glad you are enjoying it.

Star Catcher (Ted Dobosz) · #9 25-11-2014, 08:59 AM

Most enjoyable pics and updates, thanks Kevin.
Ted

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #10 25-11-2014, 11:52 AM

Thanks Ted!

JohnG (John) · #11 27-11-2014, 12:46 AM

K1 from 26/11/14. Normal Luminance and Inverted.

Cheers

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #12 27-11-2014, 02:16 AM

Good shots John!

graham.hobart (Graham stevens) · #13 27-11-2014, 01:15 PM

That's groovy Kevin.
Can you inform me of a resource that would allow me to find the comet this weekend?-
A map or a web address?
Thanks
Graham

algwat (Alan) · #14 27-11-2014, 03:44 PM

Graham,
according to my Starry night for Hobart location.

Look about 7-8 degrees south from your zenith at approx 10:00pm local daylight savings time. Alt 82.5 degress. I other words look almost straight up facing south.

regards, Alan

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #15 29-11-2014, 11:42 AM

Hi Graham, this is a screen shot from Stellarium for tonight. It's for my location but I've blacked out info that is for my local so should be okay for you I think.

JohnG (John) · #16 14-12-2014, 01:29 PM

PanStarrs from last night, 13/12/14.

Luminance and a stretched inverted image..

Cheers

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #17 14-12-2014, 04:30 PM

Excellent image John. I've been K1 lately in favour of Q2 as my scope position can't do both.

h0ughy (David) · #18 14-12-2014, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnG

PanStarrs from last night, 13/12/14.

Luminance and a stretched inverted image..

Cheers

that is such a great image. in awe