Comet 2013A1 Siding Spring

[tornado33]

Hi all
Tis been a while since my last astro image but got the gear out last night to have a go at this faint comet. I could not see it so trusted the Argo Navis to locate it. Wasnt far off :)

Full size image here
http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/Scott/C2013A1%20Siding%20Spring.jpg

3x10 mins ISO200 UV/IR filter. MPCC coma corrector modded 350D 10 inch f5.6 hand guided.

[cometcatcher]

Nice pic of a faint fuzzy, with tail even!

Interesting choice of ISO. Is the 350D most happy at ISO 200?

[tornado33]

Thanks.
Its more a factor of light pollution. Using higher then 200ISO and 10 minute exposure would come out too light. If I was shooting under a dark sky Id use ISO400. As it was Id have been better off using ISO400 and 5 min subs as the comet moved a fair bit even in 10 minutes.
Scott

[Astroman]

tried this lastnight with the 80mm scope, I can see a smudge in the frames and it moves when animated, but thats all the detail I can get. Will try again once my 8" scope arrives :) Nice work though, difficult target at 15th mag.

[cometcatcher]

There was someone on the comet watch facebook page that got it with a 200mm lens!

From here I'd be struggling with anything I can shoot through. It's going to get closer so I'll wait a bit, unless I get bored lol.

[strongmanmike]

Well Jason and his Argonauts did too..good on Argo and Athena aka Gary and Mai :D

Cool capture Scotty :thumbsup:

Mike

[astronobob]

Impressive result there tornado :cool2: Mag 15, a great challange accomplished, 10mins subs hand guided, extraordinary with those stars, they are impessively round :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[tornado33]

Many thanks. My fingers are just about PEC trained LOL
Scott