[APML] Last Reprocessed Comet Ikeya-Zhang Image

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

Here's the last reprocessed image I'll make known to the list.  If
you like, you can visit my site over the next several weeks as I
plan to reprocess all my existing astro images.  The image is of
Comet Ikeya-Zhang taken 4/4/2002 with a Pentax 67 using the 105mm
lens stopped down to F/4.0.  Using Starry Night Pro, the ion tail
can be traced out to approximately 16 degrees as it disappears in
Cassiopeia.  At the time of the exposure, the comet was only 5 1/2
degrees above the northwestern horizon.  In the original file, the
stars near the horizon seem to be pulled downwards as atmospheric
refraction elongates their signature.  It's actually pretty cool
looking.  I hope we see another comet like Ikeya-Zhang soon;
however, I fear our lucky streak (i.e., "numerous" bright comets
over the last several years) is likely coming to an end.

Here's the link:

http://tinyurl.com/bslso

As always, comments are welcome.

Wade


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