Comet C/2009 P1 (Garradd)

- series of images stacked on the comet; against the stars of Sagitta close to M71. Note the tail extending towards upper right.

 

Camera: Canon 450DH Scope: 300mm f/2.8 lens at f/2.8
Mount: Synta NEQ-6 Pro Guiding: none
Filters/Exposures: 44 x 60sec Location: Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
Dates: 28th August 2011 Processing: CCDStack and Photoshop CS5
fov 1° x 0.7°