Comet Lovejoy Conjunction with M79
Taken by Jan Curtis on December 28, 2014 @
Near Santa Fe, NM
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Despite 1st quarter moonlight, Comet Lovejoy was able to be captured as it moved past M79 (loose globular cluster).
Nikon d7100, Nikkor 180mm F/2.8 lens, iso 1600, 10x60s, F3.5. Temperature +18F.
More images can be viewed at: http://www.astrobin.com/users/NightSky/ .
Next opportunity to photograph and view Lovejoy will be in about 10 days after full moon and winter storms pass through my area.
Photographer's website:
http://www.astrobin.com/users/NightSky/
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