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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.

toc
25-12-2021, 02:13 AM
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.

Mick
25-12-2021, 08:26 AM
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.