Comet Leonos 2007F1 flies past IC4628

[tornado33]

Hi
I got the comet going past IC4628. It has faded somewhat over last few days
Used the 300MMf2.8 flourite lens from Bert.
8x1 min ISO200. uv/ir filter, 300mmf2.8. Modded 350D
Images stacked and aligned on comet head. Good conditions, dark clear skies as good as can be expected for being so low in the SW.
Scott

[h0ughy (David)]

well mate you gave it your best - and a mighty fine shot it is too.

[tornado33]

Thanks.
I wonder if we will get any more comets before years end?
Scott

[iceman (Mike)]

Beautiful image Scott.. I wonder how the experts process it so that the background is sharp too? I know you could produce another image aligned and stacked on the background, but blending them would be difficult.

It sure is moving fast and fading fast now.

[tornado33]

Thanks. Indeed yes getting a background that hansn't "moved" would be tough as it is scooting along now.
Scott

[Garyh]

Nice widefield shot Scott! I wanted to do a widefield shot but not enough time to do widefield and telescope shots with the comet so low..but glad to see it at last and image it from a mountain top!
cheers

[Ric]

A wonderful image of the comet Scott, it still has a decent length of its tail still visible and it looks great againt that fantastic backdrop of nebula.

Very nice indeed