Comet Lovejoy 18-1-12 Just keeps going!

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,
Comet Lovejoy just keeps going!!
Tonights image shows the tail reaching as as epsilon CMa, some 40 degrees.
Camera. Canon 1100D
Lens 18 to 55mm zoom at 24mm f/3.5 ISO 3200
8 x 180 sec lights and 3 darks.
Processed in DSS and Photoshop.
Cheers,
Justin.

[ballaratdragons]

Boy, that's a looooong tail you have captured Justin! :eyepop:

Nice work. Lovejoy's final Hurrah :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

It's still massive isn't it. Just wish it was brighter.

[Clayton]

Nice capture Justin :)

[SkyViking]

That's incredible. I wonder how long it will last?

[Lester]

Very nice views Justin showing the tail reaching the Milky Way.

All the best.

[leon]

Excellent work Justin.

Leon

[Liz]

Thats great Justin!! The different views are showing off the comet tail brilliantly, you are doing so well with your processing. :thumbsup:

The comet is fading but looks like we will have it around for good cameras and equipmemt for maybe another week at least. :question:

[tornado33]

Gee that is a long tail. Nicely done.
Scott

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi,

Thanks for the comments.
I hope Lovejoy does stay around for another week. An ideal target to test the limits of my camera.

Cheers,

Justin.