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Old 19-01-2012, 12:36 AM
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Comet Lovejoy 18-1-12 Just keeps going!
Hi,
Comet Lovejoy just keeps going!!
Tonights image shows the tail reaching as as epsilon CMa, some 40 degrees.
Camera. Canon 1100D
Lens 18 to 55mm zoom at 24mm f/3.5 ISO 3200
8 x 180 sec lights and 3 darks.
Processed in DSS and Photoshop.
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Old 19-01-2012, 12:49 AM
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Boy, that's a looooong tail you have captured Justin!

Nice work. Lovejoy's final Hurrah
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Old 19-01-2012, 01:52 AM
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It's still massive isn't it. Just wish it was brighter.
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Old 19-01-2012, 06:33 AM
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Nice capture Justin
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Old 19-01-2012, 06:41 AM
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That's incredible. I wonder how long it will last?
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Old 19-01-2012, 06:44 AM
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Very nice views Justin showing the tail reaching the Milky Way.

All the best.
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Excellent work Justin.

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Old 19-01-2012, 08:13 AM
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Thats great Justin!! The different views are showing off the comet tail brilliantly, you are doing so well with your processing.

The comet is fading but looks like we will have it around for good cameras and equipmemt for maybe another week at least.
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Old 19-01-2012, 01:40 PM
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Gee that is a long tail. Nicely done.
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Old 19-01-2012, 05:24 PM
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Hi,

Thanks for the comments.
I hope Lovejoy does stay around for another week. An ideal target to test the limits of my camera.

Cheers,

Justin.
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