Comet Lovejoy

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Comet Lovejoy
Taken by James Coard on December 22, 2013 @ County Down, Northern Ireland.

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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure Time: 558/10
Aperture: f/inf
ISO: 3200
Date Taken: 2013:12:22 07:45:30

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Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) imaged on the morning of 22nd December 2013 through some light haze and moonlight. 80mm ED refractor, Canon 5D mk III, 56 seconds at ISO 3200.

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Hi mate, nice photo, was just wondering were you took this photo from? Its just that Im always on the lookout for good spots to observe the sky, I live in Belfast so I need to go out to the country. Thanks.

Posted by 11sparky11 2013-12-22 09:39:04

Hi, shot from my back yard. A light pollution filter was used otherwise this would be an orange blob :)

Posted by jamesastro 2013-12-22 10:21:06

Oh okay, do you live in an area with as much light pollution as Belfast? Were can I get a filter and would I be able to see this comet from Belfast? Thanks.

Posted by 11sparky11 2013-12-22 12:22:35

You might see the comet with binoculars but bear in mind it will only be a faint smudge at best. It needs a long photo exposure to bring out any real colour or detail. I need the filter because Im looking towards Belfast to see the comet. Filter is a 2 Skywatcher LPR and bought from ebay and designed to fit a 2 focuser nosepiece or diagonal.

Posted by jamesastro 2013-12-22 14:43:12

Thats supposed to say 2 inch Skywatcher.

Posted by jamesastro 2013-12-22 14:45:26

Okay, thanks. Clear skies. :)

Posted by 11sparky11 2013-12-22 16:39:24

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