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23:15 - 23:55 12th June 2005 |
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VC200L at f4.5 SC3 "PIPCAM" 200x 10sec Image size approx 10x10 arcmin
Although this comet had unexpectedly brightened considerably over the preceding 2 weeks to a reported mag 8.9, the bright twilight summer sky made imaging difficult.
The bright streaks are stars trailed by the relative motion of the comet. (approx 7 arcmin/hr) |
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The negative image shows some evidence of jets from the condensed coma. |
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The false colour image reveals the extent of the outer coma |
