Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Comet 45P Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova (3a)

Eventually I managed to stack frames by the comet (see link).
Two stacking modes were used: "average" (right image) and "sigma-clipping" to reduce stars brightness. Comet's tail is clearly seen.
Size of each image: 3x3 degrees.
2015-02-25; 23:04-23:55(UT+2)

An animation of a proper motion of the comet.
2015-02-25; 23:07-23:52(UT+2)

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