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Old 07-10-2012, 02:02 PM
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Three comets.

Hi,

A few comets around at the moment that are worth imaging.

C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS, image taken 3/10, very small with a short tail, recent visual estimates around 11.5 to 12.

C/2011 R1 McNaught, image taken 3/10, showing a broad tail and nice colour, guide 8 has it at 11.8.

168P Hergenrother, image taken 7/10, this comet is in outburst at the moment, visual estimates 9.8 to 10. very bright nucleus and tail.

Cheers,

Justin.
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