Re: [APML] Visual on C/2001 Q4 (NEAT)...

[astropix@att.net (Geoff Powers)]

 Bobby writes:
> How fast is it moving?

 About 150,000 miles per hour...   :-)

> Will one have to track on the comet or can we shoot
> 5-10 min without trailing the comet?

 Q4 is moving about 5 degrees per day in declination alone... any significant focal length and/or exposure time will require tracking the comet itself to prevent trailing.

 Best...

--
 Geoff

http://home.att.net/~astropix/


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