Hi all,
Some time back the question was asked about comet Encke's visibility. It is very well placed for viewing now and quite bright. (as far as comets go!) However it is very large and diffuse, so low magnification is best for viewing it.
Here is an image I managed to get last weekend before the clouds rolled in. It is processed to show the central condensation of the comet and approximates a high magnification view of the comet.
2 minute exposure, 8" f/6.3 LX200 and ST-9E
Cheers
Maurice
Some time back the question was asked about comet Encke's visibility. It is very well placed for viewing now and quite bright. (as far as comets go!) However it is very large and diffuse, so low magnification is best for viewing it.
Here is an image I managed to get last weekend before the clouds rolled in. It is processed to show the central condensation of the comet and approximates a high magnification view of the comet.
2 minute exposure, 8" f/6.3 LX200 and ST-9E
Cheers
Maurice
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