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peeb61

01-10-2008, 07:20 AM

Here's a single image taken by myself and Charlie B, last night of this comet. (Scotts image blows this one out of the water!)

One image at 800ISO for 4 minutes with Canon 350D at prime focus with Skywatcher 102.

The sky was near perfect last night until around 9.30pm when those dreaded clouds appeared.

Paul

Garyh

01-10-2008, 07:46 AM

Actually that is a very nice single frame Paul! Also have that asteroid thou a bit hard to pick out!
Have yet to go through my attempts!
Well done!

peeb61

01-10-2008, 08:30 AM

Thanks Gary,
I was trying to pick it out but gave up, I just figured 4 minutes for a 13 mag object maybe not.

My neighbour has trimmed his tree back for me so I have more time before this one sets.

Paul

01-10-2008, 11:45 AM

Very nice shot Paul. :thumbsup:

Geez those dreaded clouds, I know what you mean mate, such a shame.

tornado33

01-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Thats nice and deep for a single image there :)

peeb61

01-10-2008, 02:04 PM

Yes...I reckon Andrew, they appear to drop in unexpectedly, you need eyes in the back of your head!

Yes Scott, Deep but not deep enough to show up the asteroid, as Gary stated it is there but very faint, unlike your image it stands out nice and clear, I guess I needed more to take more and stack.
Paul