9-5-12 C/2009 P1 Garradd

[Lester]

Hi all, although this comet is fading now after putting on a good display for the northern hemisphere, it is the brightest comet in our southern skies. This is 13x3 minute exposures taken with Tak. astrograph and Astro 40D.

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu109/Lester_045/Comets/2506d333.jpg

[Liz]

Beautiful Image Lester ... first one here of this Comet for a long time. Hope Gordon sees it.

Have had a couple of looks at it now, as been visible up here for quite awhile. Faint fuzzy blob - gotta love them!!

Happy birthday .... again. :D

[Lester]

Thanks Liz for your comments. I tried to see the comet with 7x50s last night, but couldn't pick it out. All the best.

[jjjnettie]

Nice one Lester. :)

[Paul Haese]

Great record of this comet Lester. I would like to see it calibrated with flats and darks though. Is it going to get brighter or larger than this?

[Lester]

Thanks JJ and Paul. It is fading now Paul.

[Shiraz]

fascinating image Lester. Regards Ray

[Lester]

Thanks Ray, all the best.