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cometcatcher
25-12-2021, 12:46 AM
There's been a huge increase in activity of comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) tonight December 24. The ion tail has multiple streamers and it's much brighter.
12" F4.5, Pentax K-5, 31x20 seconds (left) and ED80 at F4.5, Canon 1100D 24x 20 seconds (right). Modified NEQ6 Pro.
Awesome - its been cloudy in Melbourne the last few nights, so havent had a chance to see it.
Pilgrim
25-12-2021, 03:36 AM
Brilliant catch, Kevin! :thumbsup:
Aussie_Dave
25-12-2021, 03:59 AM
Very nice detail and colour Kevin, great images.
Nice image mate, lucky you got this one in before the rain this morning. Your not imaging this comet from your back yard? From a window?
cometcatcher
25-12-2021, 01:47 PM
Hope it clears for you soon mate!
Thanks Igor!
Thanks very much Dave!
Thanks Mick. From the observatory in the backyard. There's a gap in the trees I can spot it from! 30mm overnight!
Dave882
25-12-2021, 02:51 PM
Great shot mate. Lovely colour coming through now!
Aussie_Dave
26-12-2021, 05:05 AM
Lovely detail captured Kevin, well done.
Anth10
26-12-2021, 05:29 AM
Wonderful captures Kevin.
Comets are fascinating : hope you can track this till it’s last dash.
Well done.
Anthony
tornado33
26-12-2021, 04:27 PM
Great detail there.
cometcatcher
26-12-2021, 09:02 PM
Thanks Dave.
Thanks Aussie Dave!
Thanks Anthony. Unfortunately this will be my last for quite some time due to cloud streaming over and forecast to continue for at least a week.
Thanks. Some of the best detail I've captured in a comet.
ChrisM
01-01-2022, 10:37 PM
Great detail in both those images Kevin!
cometcatcher
02-01-2022, 12:40 AM
Thanks Chris. Weather has been cloudy since they were taken, except for a quick look tonight.
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