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Comet 2004 Q2 Machholz


Constellation: Fast moving!


Dec 23, 2004. 19:00 UT

Vesta 690 SC3 BW + IRB, C8 with 0.33x Meade focal reducer, 800x5sec

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Dec 23, 2004. 19:00 UT

Same image as above, but tail and front "fountains" enhanced using Larson-Sekanina filter in AstroArt.

Dec 26, 2004. 20:00 UT

400mm F5 refractor, Vesta SC3 bw, RAW mode.

Vesta SC3 bw, RAW mode

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Dec 23, 2004. 19:00 UT

400mm F5 refractor, Vesta SC3 bw, RAW mode. 5 sec exposures stacked.

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