A couple of comets & a galaxy.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

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]

Beautiful Justin :thumbsup:

I'm definitely loving all the comet action from IIS members recently :)

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Dunk!:thumbsup:

We've really been spoiled with comets this year.

Cheers,

Justin.

[astronobob]

Dan Fine work Justin = GROUSE :cool:

[Rigel003]

Beautiful, Justin. The best Lovejoy image I've seen so far. Lovely colours and detail in the tail.

[cometcatcher]

Awesome pics Justin!

Totally overcast here.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Thanks Bob!:thumbsup:



Thanks Graeme!:thumbsup:

Worth spending time processing when they have decent tail.

Cheers,

Justin.

[strongmanmike]

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]

Thanks Kevin!:thumbsup:

Hope it clears for you.



Thanks Mike!:thumbsup:

It will still be within a degree tonight too.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ross G]

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]

What settings did you use Justin for Comet Lovejoy?

[Phoenix]

these are really amazing images. great comet detail and star colour. Beautiful.

cheers steve

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

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.