Comet 17P Holmes in conjunction with Mirphak. The expanding coma masks the nucleus during the 2008 outburst.
Shot in December 2008.
Processing was conducted differently to the nucleus and the Crown.
Telescope: Newton Skywatcher 250mm f 4.8, Baader coma corrector
Camera: Canon 350D unmodified
Mount: Eq6 Pro
Guide: Manual guide refractor 70/900 mm
Exposure: 5 X 9 min ; 800 ISO
Location: Sant'Oreste (RM)
