Comet Garradd C/2009 P1

About this image

Another large snowball is falling toward the Sun. Comet Garradd was discovered two years ago by Gordon Garradd in Australia, and is currently visible through a small telescope at visual magnitude eight. Officially designated C/2009 P1 (Garradd), the comet will likely continue to brighten, with recent projections placing it at peak magnitude six or seven in February 2012, just below naked eye visibility.

 

Technical Details

Optics
Vixen ED81S
Mount
HEQ5 Synscan Pro
Camera
Canon EOS 450D
Filters
-
Date
01 September, 2011
Location
Kifisia, Greece
Exposure
3x5 min, ISO 800
Programs used
ImagesPlus 3.82

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