[APML] The True Last Image of the Night - Comet Machholz

["Thomas W. Earle" <twade@bmi.net>]

Okay, I lied earlier.  I was able to whip out one last image before
going to bed.  I believe this may be one of the best so far.  I was
really able to bring out the nebulas.  It's very similar to the last
image since it was taken on January 31, 2005; however, it was double
the exposure (i.e. 20 minutes) and guiding was on the comet.  Note
the slimmer ion tail.  The other was "smeared" due to guiding on the
stars.  This slimmer tail gives an illusion that it is dimmer;
however, it is really "brighter" and extends to the edge of the
field of view.  I sure wish I hadn't messed up the composition.
Perhaps, I can get it right the next time around (i.e. a 100,000
years from now). :(

Here's the link:

http://www.northwest-landscapes.com/html/comets/comet_machholz8.html

Wade


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