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Originally Posted by Dave882
Nice work on that- I think I’ve missed the boat on this one we just never got a good clear moonless night. I reckon I can just make out a tail - would certainly be easier without the Lp but such is life as an urban astrophotographer  |
Thanks Dave, yeah, the weather has not helped at all and this was always going to be a difficult target low in the west just after sunset. The pay-off for being a little higher in the sky is a dimmer nucleus with a reduced tail.
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Originally Posted by Leo.G
That's still an outstanding shot and as Dave mentioned, possibly something I'll have to wait another 71 years to get. I'll only be 135 years old.
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Thanks Leo, maybe in 10 years time they'll have a pill to extend your life another 54 years! There's comet Tsuchinshan on its way so maybe it will be better.