Comet C/2012 K1 PanSTARRS and globular cluster NGC1261

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Hi all, there's a conjunction of comet C/2012 K1 PanSTARRS and globular cluster NGC1261 in Horologium tonight. Separation is about 1 degree. Might make for an interesting photo opportunity if anyone is interested.

[simmo]

Did catch this one last night. Not with the camera but with the eyes. Beautiful clear night here in Perth. A little hard to find at first but definitely there. Will follow this one as it crosses the sky when possible. S&T has it fading as the month roles on.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Glad you caught it. It will be fading now as it recedes from Earth and Sun.