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7/9/04

Comet Linear C/2003 K4

Bellwood, PA USA

Comet Linear C/2003 K4 taken 7/9/04 using a Meade LX200 and a SBIG ST-237A. 16 minutes (1 minute x 16 exposures) luminance and 5 minutes (1 minute x 5 exposures) for each RGB channel combined in AstroArt 2.0. The color 'dots' and white lines you see are a result of the comet's movement between luminance and each RGB exposure. Seeing was less than ideal for this set of exposures. Comet was at RA 15:20:42 Dec +41:17:40 when imaging was started. Basically between Bootes and Hercules.


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baja_traveler11-Jul-2004 02:48
Nice! I've been planning to get a camera for my 10" LX200 for years, but have never gotten the extra cash together. The scope is totally ready to go however with custom guide scope mounts and the wedge. I hope someday I'll be taking shots like these.