[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by algwat

good one Justin.
I agree the knot could be a solar wind disconnection event of the ion tail, or could be the start of more activity being affected by comet nucleus rotation.

kind regards, Alan

Thanks Alan!

Interesting what you say about rotation, hope to image again tonight to see if there's any other events.
Maybe it would be possible to work out a rotational period from this.

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

fantastic shot Justin, look at that tail detail.

I finally managed to take a quick peak of Q2 lastnight. unfortunately it was a quick and dirty look with an uncollimated newt. first part of the tail easily showing on short 10 second exposure.

hopefully i'll get to setup properly in the next week. forecast not great for Melbourne.

keep them coming!

cheers

rusty

Thanks Russell!

Hope you gat a decent go before the next moon period.

Cheers,

Justin.