Comet Leonard in outburst December 24

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

There's been a huge increase in activity of comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) tonight December 24. The ion tail has multiple streamers and it's much brighter.

12" F4.5, Pentax K-5, 31x20 seconds (left) and ED80 at F4.5, Canon 1100D 24x 20 seconds (right). Modified NEQ6 Pro.

[toc (Tim)]

Awesome - its been cloudy in Melbourne the last few nights, so havent had a chance to see it.

[Pilgrim (Igor)]

Brilliant catch, Kevin!

[Aussie_Dave]

Very nice detail and colour Kevin, great images.

[Mick (Michael)]

Nice image mate, lucky you got this one in before the rain this morning. Your not imaging this comet from your back yard? From a window?

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by toc

Awesome - its been cloudy in Melbourne the last few nights, so havent had a chance to see it.

Hope it clears for you soon mate!

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Brilliant catch, Kevin!

Thanks Igor!

Originally Posted by Aussie_Dave

Very nice detail and colour Kevin, great images.

Thanks very much Dave!

Originally Posted by Mick

Nice image mate, lucky you got this one in before the rain this morning. Your not imaging this comet from your back yard? From a window?

Thanks Mick. From the observatory in the backyard. There's a gap in the trees I can spot it from! 30mm overnight!

[Dave882 (David)]

Great shot mate. Lovely colour coming through now!

[Aussie_Dave]

Lovely detail captured Kevin, well done.

[Anth10 (Anthony M)]

Wonderful captures Kevin.
Comets are fascinating : hope you can track this till it’s last dash.
Well done.
Anthony

[tornado33]

Great detail there.

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Originally Posted by Dave882

Great shot mate. Lovely colour coming through now!

Thanks Dave.

Originally Posted by Aussie_Dave

Lovely detail captured Kevin, well done.

Thanks Aussie Dave!

Originally Posted by Anth10

Wonderful captures Kevin.
Comets are fascinating : hope you can track this till it’s last dash.
Well done.
Anthony

Thanks Anthony. Unfortunately this will be my last for quite some time due to cloud streaming over and forecast to continue for at least a week.

Originally Posted by tornado33

Great detail there.

Thanks. Some of the best detail I've captured in a comet.

[ChrisM]

Great detail in both those images Kevin!

[cometcatcher (Kevin)]

Thanks Chris. Weather has been cloudy since they were taken, except for a quick look tonight.