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tilbrook@rbe.ne
18-12-2014, 06:57 PM
Hi,
From last night.
Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) and C/2012 K1 PanSTARRS with NGC 55.
Lovejoy looks fantastic, easily eye balled in the 8 x 50 finder.
Spent a bit of time processing to bring out the ion tail.
Panstarrs conveniently placed with NGC 55 one degree apart, another opportunity tonight too.
Cheers,
Justin.
Camelopardalis
18-12-2014, 09:34 PM
Beautiful Justin :thumbsup:
I'm definitely loving all the comet action from IIS members recently :)
tilbrook@rbe.ne
18-12-2014, 10:44 PM
Thanks Dunk!:thumbsup:
We've really been spoiled with comets this year.
Cheers,
Justin.
astronobob
19-12-2014, 01:35 AM
Dan Fine work Justin = GROUSE :cool:
Rigel003
19-12-2014, 02:02 AM
Beautiful, Justin. The best Lovejoy image I've seen so far. Lovely colours and detail in the tail.
cometcatcher
19-12-2014, 03:11 PM
Awesome pics Justin!
Totally overcast here.
tilbrook@rbe.ne
19-12-2014, 03:11 PM
Thanks Bob!:thumbsup:
Thanks Graeme!:thumbsup:
Worth spending time processing when they have decent tail.
Cheers,
Justin.
strongmanmike
19-12-2014, 04:03 PM
The NGC 55 shot is very cool Justin :thumbsup:
Was looking at that last night too through the 12" F5, didn't know the comet was so near to it..?
Mike
tilbrook@rbe.ne
19-12-2014, 09:08 PM
Thanks Kevin!:thumbsup:
Hope it clears for you.
Thanks Mike!:thumbsup:
It will still be within a degree tonight too.
Cheers,
Justin.
Ross G
19-12-2014, 11:21 PM
Two amazing photos Justin!
You inspired me to go out last night with binoculars and I found Comet Lovejoy despite the dirty, polluted Sydney skies.
Thanks.
Ross.
Astroman
20-12-2014, 03:10 PM
What settings did you use Justin for Comet Lovejoy?
Phoenix
21-12-2014, 12:21 AM
these are really amazing images. great comet detail and star colour. Beautiful.
cheers steve
tilbrook@rbe.ne
21-12-2014, 10:21 PM
Thanks Ross!:thumbsup:
It's good to eyeball them occasionally.
Don't do it enough when I'm imaging.
Hi Andrew!:thumbsup:
I used ISO 6400, 2 minute subs.
Might be too much from burbs.
Thanks Steve!:thumbsup:
It's great when comets put on show.:)
Cheers,
Justin.
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