A couple of comets & a galaxy.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Hi,

From last night.

Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) and C/2012 K1 PanSTARRS with NGC 55.

Lovejoy looks fantastic, easily eye balled in the 8 x 50 finder.
Spent a bit of time processing to bring out the ion tail.

Panstarrs conveniently placed with NGC 55 one degree apart, another opportunity tonight too.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Camelopardalis (Dunk)]

Beautiful Justin

I'm definitely loving all the comet action from IIS members recently

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

Beautiful Justin

I'm definitely loving all the comet action from IIS members recently

Thanks Dunk!

We've really been spoiled with comets this year.

Cheers,

Justin.

[astronobob (Bob)]

Dan Fine work Justin = GROUSE

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

Beautiful, Justin. The best Lovejoy image I've seen so far. Lovely colours and detail in the tail.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Awesome pics Justin!

Totally overcast here.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by astronobob

Dan Fine work Justin = GROUSE

Thanks Bob!

Originally Posted by Rigel003

Beautiful, Justin. The best Lovejoy image I've seen so far. Lovely colours and detail in the tail.

Thanks Graeme!

Worth spending time processing when they have decent tail.

Cheers,

Justin.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

The NGC 55 shot is very cool Justin

Was looking at that last night too through the 12" F5, didn't know the comet was so near to it..?

Mike

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by cometcatcher

Awesome pics Justin!

Totally overcast here.

Thanks Kevin!

Hope it clears for you.

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

The NGC 55 shot is very cool Justin

Was looking at that last night too through the 12" F5, didn't know the comet was so near to it..?

Mike

Thanks Mike!

It will still be within a degree tonight too.

Cheers,

Justin.

[Ross G]

Two amazing photos Justin!

You inspired me to go out last night with binoculars and I found Comet Lovejoy despite the dirty, polluted Sydney skies.

Thanks.

Ross.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

What settings did you use Justin for Comet Lovejoy?

[Phoenix (Steve)]

these are really amazing images. great comet detail and star colour. Beautiful.

cheers steve

[tilbrook@rbe.ne (Justin Tilbrook)]

Originally Posted by Ross G

Two amazing photos Justin!

You inspired me to go out last night with binoculars and I found Comet Lovejoy despite the dirty, polluted Sydney skies.

Thanks.

Ross.

Thanks Ross!

It's good to eyeball them occasionally.
Don't do it enough when I'm imaging.

Originally Posted by Astroman

What settings did you use Justin for Comet Lovejoy?

Hi Andrew!

I used ISO 6400, 2 minute subs.
Might be too much from burbs.

Originally Posted by Phoenix

these are really amazing images. great comet detail and star colour. Beautiful.

cheers steve

Thanks Steve!

It's great when comets put on show.

Cheers,

Justin.