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Old 04-07-2014, 07:28 AM
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Comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring) July 03 (UT)

Yawn... got to get up early for this one.

Comet 2013 A1 (Siding Spring) 2014 July 03 1900UT (5am EST), 59 x 1 minute subs, Skywatcher ED100 at F7.2, Pentax K-5.

I was just thinking, looks like a little Hale-Bopp.
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Old 04-07-2014, 08:06 PM
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A slightly different view with stars and comet processed for best view. The comet is passing under magnitude 13 galaxy NGC1292.

There is a close approach of the comet with 47 Tuc on August 30/31 when the comet is much brighter and with Mars on October 19 so get your comet gear ready!
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Old 04-07-2014, 08:16 PM
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nice work Kevin
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Old 04-07-2014, 08:56 PM
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Thanks Mick.
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:33 AM
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Very cool - 2nd image is fantastic.

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Old 05-07-2014, 12:06 PM
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Thanks Wayne.

Based on numerous visual reports, the BAA predicts a peak magnitude of 9 for this comet. Somewhat less than expected.
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