Machholz 5/1/05

Nice photo Geoff. Picks out that faint ion tail well.

Thanks Pete! Last might was my first look at the comet in about two weeks
due to bad weather - only stayed clear for about 40 minutes before clouding
over again.

How's the weather been with you - pretty poor?

Horrendous matey! Normally I don't need to worry about the roll off roof on
my observatory, its pretty heavy - but last night the gales got so bad I
got up from bed and went out to check that I'd remembered to put my tie down
straps in place....