On this evening, Comet C/2006 M4 (SWAN) was in the constellation
Hercules, passing not far from globular cluster M13. Unfortunately
a nearly 1st quarter moon decreased contrast enough that visually
the tail of the comet was just barely detectable. Fortunately,
with a lot of contrast enhancement applied to the photo, it can
be seen to stretch across the central part of the constellation.
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Date/Time: |
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28 Oct. 2006 |
Location: |
OCA Anza Site |
Scope/Lens: |
Borg 125EDF2.8 @ f/3.3 |
Camera: |
Mitsuboshi 6x9 vacuum astrocamera |
Mount: |
Losmandy G11 |
Guider: |
none |
Film: |
Kodak E200 (medium format), +2 push |
Exposure: |
5 min. |
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