Comet C/2013 V5 (Oukaimeden) meets the Rosette nebula

[cometcatcher]

Heads up for photo opportunity over the next couple of days as this comet swings by the Rosette nebula. Not ideal conditions last night with the Moon nearby throwing flare, but thought I'd get in early in case clouds ruined the party.

Kson ED80 at F5.5 8 x 1 minutes and 3 x 2 minutes, Pentax K-5. Comet is slightly trailed as I didn't use a dual stack for this shot.

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[MrB]

Great shot Kevin!
Now if only the rain would go away...

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Simon. Sorry about the clouds. They are all around the horizon as I type so I may not get another shot at it.

[Derek Klepp]

What a great combo with the colours

[Camelopardalis]

Great shot Kevin, well done :thumbsup:

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Derek!



Thanks Dunk! The comet will be very close to the nebula this morning. If it's clear tonight I'll try again with the 100mm refractor for closer scale.

[Camelopardalis]

Good luck, and I hope to see it again :)

It's lashing down here tonight :sadeyes:

[cometcatcher]

So I see on the Sydney radar. That's a bummer. :(

[cometcatcher]

No shot possible this morning, overcast.

[Camelopardalis]

:sadeyes:

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Excellent Kevin!!:thumbsup:

What a wonderful sight.:)

Keep em coming.

Cheers,

Justin.

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Justin. There's another chance tonight if the clouds stay away.

[batema]

Wonderful shot. great work.

[Retrograde]

Beautiful shot Kevin. Well done!

[cometcatcher]

Thanks Mark!



Thanks Pete! Fingers crossed for a clear morning.