Comet Lemmon

[Peter Ward]

Nearly didn't bother to attempt imaging Lemmon tonight, as incessant cloud made getting data very difficult... anyway, I managed to get about 1/2 an hour's worth of this pretty comet.

Set the PME to the same rate as the comet, i.e literally set it to Lemmon rate, for 9 x 2 minute unguided luminance frames, then did RGB.

The median combine still shows a few ghost-stars....but I didn't want to process them out- as the faint tail has some delightful, and quite long, structure.

The link is here (http://www.atscope.com.au/BRO/gallery221.html)

[anthony.tony]

Thats Nice - Tony

[Larryp]

That's a ripper, Peter!

[iceman]

Really nice Peter!

[Deeno]

Very cool.........!

[Peter Ward]

Thanks Guys...but I think it needs a re-shoot to totally remove that annoying pattern noise...the forecast is for clearer weather mid week

:stargaze:

[Octane]

Wow, Peter, that looks stunning! You're right about the beautiful detail in the tail.

H

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Nice Peter,

The detail in the tail is impressive!

Cheers,

Justin.

[Peter Ward]

Thanks guys... Lemmon had quite an impressive apparent motion. The stellar-like head trailed with just 2 minute subs.... hence I might try a different imaging plan if I can get another crack at it.

[stardust steve]

Wow I'm loving all these f6 images especially this one. Incredible. :eyepop:
:thumbsup:

[bloodhound31]

You guys are really setting the bar high for this one! I can't wait to see it!

Beautiful shot mate.

Baz.

[Peter Ward]

F6??? nah, way too slow..... :D....but much appreciated

[DavidTrap]

Impressive shot Peter,

Nonetheless, if you've set the tracking rate to Lemmon speed, why aren't your stars elongated?

(Just trying to work out how I might take a similar shot if the weather obliges this weekend!)

DT

[SkyViking]

Fabulous image, the tail detail is great :D This comet is certainly getting exciting. Thanks for the view!

[Peter Ward]

Thanks :)

Two exposure runs, one at comet rate, one at sidereal ;)

Layer into Photoshop...albeit imperfect in my case as you can still see hints of the trailed stars in the comet structure.

[DavidTrap]

Ahhhhhh - the truth comes out! :P

Will have to learn about setting custom tracking rates for my mount in case the weather obliges this weekend!

ta
DT

[RickS]

Very nice, Peter! We've been spoilt with a few great images already.