Comet Machholz Q2

I just uploaded pictures of the comet to the files section. I was simply using a Canon 20D 17-40L @ 40mm @ f4 @3200ISO for 20 seconds. Since I've never done astrophotography outside of eclipse photos, I was pleased enough. I hope this linking works, if not please visit the pages.

Feel free to give any tips on how to take better photos too.





Regards,

Daniel

Heavens-Above now have a page up for finding Machholz, finder charts, mag etc.

www.heavens-above.com/

For newcomers, you can also get ISS flyover times (currently in the morning sky) and Iridium flares (light reflected of satellites). You need to register your location for these, well worth it.

Just went outside with my 10x50 binoculars and manged to catch a GLIMPSE of the comet despite how low it was and all the light polution I have here in Maynooth.

Looks very well tonight, very easy to find with 8*50 Binoculars

Skymap Pro 10
Charles

Yep, it's getting nice and bright.
Just got a good look at it with my 8" SCT.
V. easy to spot. Very small and distinct nucleus surrounded by a large round haze. It pretty big also so should be easy to spot in a small scope.

This comet is getting to me, I can even spell it at this stage
Came onto this link in the skymap user group just now
home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm
Think it will be interesting for most
Charles