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There are no words to describe this comet.

I had my first really good look at McNaught tonight overlooking Table Bay. I did see it on Sunday for the first time, but it was through cloud, or rather, the comet was dodging the clouds and I saw it just for a short while. Now that it is a bit higher, it is unbelievable. The comet dominated the sky after sunset and you had to be blind not to see it naked eye. I am totally stunned. Gobsmacked. A bit in shock.

I also estimated the tail at probably approaching 20 degrees since yes, it stretched to very close to Al Nair. Naked eye the "rooster's tail" fan was quite apparent, with binoculars it was unbelievable.


I don't have brilliant photographic equipment or skills for this purpose, but I did manage some shots. One problem was that the wind was blowing very hard and even a secured tripod was not easy to keep 100% steady.


I am really a bit in shock. This is so totally amazing - I have never seen anything like this. For once something is exceeding all expectations.