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peeb61
2008-May-04, 08:00 AM
Hi All,
Thought I'd share this image of C/2007 W1 (Boattini) that was taken last night. (May 3 2008). Now shining at a bright Mag 8.4

The image is a 5 min exposure at 1600iso taken with a Canon 350D Unmod.
Afocal with a 102mm F/5 Skywatcher piggybacked on my trusty 10" LX200gps.

Brightness and contrast adjusted in Photoshop and cropped.

Enjoy
Paul

BlueTiger
2008-May-04, 01:04 PM
Great image Paul - kinda partial to comets myself.

George

JAICOA
2008-May-04, 06:02 PM
A Great shot of this new visitor Paul, Predictions are to reach 5 mag at its closest i believe. Clear Skies

Siguy
2008-May-04, 06:07 PM
Nice shot. Pity it won't be visible from where I live. I'm really dying for a bright comet...

peeb61
2008-May-05, 08:26 AM
Thanks all to your words of encouragement. We will most definatly keep an eye on this beauty and Siguy we will keep you posted!

Paul