Comet McNaughtC2008A1and an asteroid

[tornado33]

I got a deep shot of this comet tonight. 40 mins worth, upon processing I spied something travelling a different course, above the comet nearits ion tail. Consulting Star Atlas pro found it to be Asteroid (344)Desiderata at a bright Mag 13. There are lots of fainter asteroids Star Atlas Pro shows in the field, I will attempt to identify some later.

Image is 8x5 mins ISO200, LPS filter Modded 350D, 300mm f2.8 Flourite lens from Bert. Imaging began at 18:58 AEST on 30 sept 08
Scott

[h0ughy]

well done scott

[theodog]

Nice one Scott.
A fair representation of the solar systems minor bodies there.
Well done.

[iceman]

Great timing, Scott! 2 inner solar system bodies almost crossing paths.. perhaps the asteroid will get blown into an earth-crossing orbit by the dust from the tail ;)

Nice image!

[peeb61]

Great image Scott, certainly brings out all of its glory.

Paul

[Garyh]

Nice, reminds me of my Boatini shot with a asteroid near it`s tail!
Good one!

[tornado33]

Thanks all
Heres another version this time stacked and aligned on stars and cropped from the centre, (344)Desiderata is now clearly visible as a moving object near the ion tail.
Scott

[MrB]

Very cool.
Cheers.