Comet Lovejoy C/2014 Q2
in the Evening sky
July 22, 2015

 
 This
            comet finally has cleared the roof of the roll off observatory
            here in Payson and now lies in Draco. The comet is currently
            around 8th magnitude and displays a short stubby tail. Field
            in this image is 3/4 degree wide.

            
Select an image size for a larger view:

1290 x 960
            



            
Select an image size for a larger view:

1290 x 960
            


Lens:  12.5" f/5 Home bult Newtonian
Platform:  Astrophysics AP1200 
Exposure:  50m LRGB
Location:  Payson, Arizona
Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing  7/10, Transparency 8/10
Outside Temperature:  60F
Processing Tools:  Maxim DL, Photoshop CS2
HOME   GALAXIES     EMISSION NEBS     REFLECTION NEBS   COMETS  
   GLOBULARS     OPEN CLUST     PLANETARIES     LINKS