Hi all,

I imaged Comet McNaught (C/2008A1) again last night (Oct 1.31-39) but with a
shorter focal length to try and pick up more of the tail. I used a 20cm (8")
Vixen Newtonian at f4.6 with a modified Canon 350D @ 800asa. 34 x 2.5 minute
subs were used. The tail is seen extending in a PA of 110° (ESE) for nearly 1
degree. North is up, east is left in this cropped image (~1.5°x 1°).

Comet McNaught is currently in the evening sky in the WSW from New Zealand -
about 30 degrees in altitude and about 15 degrees west of Antares. It is heading
roughly NE at just over a degree a day...

http://www.possumobservatory.co.nz/comet_2008a1-mcnaught-20cm@f4,6-350d-34x2,5mi\
ns-081001-drummond-web.jpg
or
http://tinyurl.com/5476nc


Cheers

John Drummond
Possum Observatory (IAU Code: E94)
Gisborne, New Zealand
E 177° 53', S 38° 38'
Email: john_drummond@...
Website: http://www.possumobservatory.co.nz
Images: http://www.possumobservatory.co.nz/latest_images-all-continuing.htm


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