Comet SW x2

[DavidH]

Good Morning All,

Got out of bed yesterday morning and pointed the camera at Comet SW. Was rewarded with two comets for the price of one. I know that this is only more of the same for this forum, but I was pretty please to see two comets in the field of view, and could not resist posting my effort.

Camera:Canon 10d
Lens:Olympus 50mm stopped to f2
Exposure: 9x30 sec
Mount: Home brew barn door type
CaptureSLRFocus
Stacking: K3CCDTools

Regards,
David.

[DavidH]

Well that didn't work as I thought it should. I'll try again... Drat - file is too big.

Out of time now - will post later.

Regards,
David.

[h0ughy (David)]

your just teasing us. Try the windows Xp image resizer!

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

your just teasing us. Try the windows Xp image resizer!

No, honestly h0ughy I really am incapable.

[DavidH]

OK, here 'tis. Sorry, but I just ran out of time before and had to go to do something which had the possibility of earning some cash in order to feed my habits.

[RB (Andrew)]

I can't wait David.
They truely are an amazing sight aren't they?

EDIT: Ah must have posted at the same time as you.
Nice capture.

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

I can't wait David.
They truely are an amazing sight aren't they?

EDIT: Ah must have posted at the same time as you.
Nice capture.

Thanks RB, but I fear my image is not a patch on yours....

It was my second serious attempt to capture this comet with my new second hand 10d. I did not expect too much, so was really pleased to find two fragments in the shot. Looks like I need more exposure, but do not have a long exposure cable set up yet and am limited to 30sec. Also, would probably benefit from a lens longer than 50mm.

[iceman (Mike)]

Very nice David! If I could brave the cold I'd have a try myself!