Re: [APML] OT: Visual on NEAT

[Joe Pedit <pedit@email.unc.edu>]

Jeff,
I managed to get a 4 minute exposure at f/6.8 and iso 800 last night 
before the comet disappeared into the summer time haze.  A 36x48 minute 
view is at:
<http://www.unc.edu/~pedit/neat_0504.jpg>
It was quite impressive through a 24 inch dob, but the tail isn't very 
long yet.
Joe

Jeff Ball wrote:
> Hey Chris,
> Same here in West Virginia.  Very bright nucleus and nice blue/green
> color.  I think it needs to climb a bit before it gets attractive with a
> more cooperative background sky.  I shot some quick digital picks on
> tripod and the tail was not very distinct compared to my background sky
> glow around 10:15 p.m. EDT.  
> 
> Best regards,
> Jeff Ball

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