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.
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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 |