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Old October 25th 07, 05:38 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.astro
J McBride
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30 seconds @ 800asa through a FS102 @ f/8. I think its coming right for
us...no tail.

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Old October 25th 07, 06:32 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.astro
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FS102 with 3x barlow, Canon 400D 15 seconds, 400asa

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30 seconds @ 800asa through a FS102 @ f/8. I think its coming right for
us...no tail.

Joe








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Old October 25th 07, 06:48 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.astro
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J McBride wrote:

FS102 with 3x barlow, Canon 400D 15 seconds, 400asa

Joe





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30 seconds @ 800asa through a FS102 @ f/8. I think its coming right for
us...no tail.

Joe


At 2.4 AU from the sun I doubt it can form much tail. This seems to be
a dust burst with the color it is showing rather than gas that usually
is blue or green. Light pressure will take a bit of time to act on it.
It will be interesting to see what happens. While it is approaching
us somewhat it is receding from the sun and is already in the asteroid
belt. Maybe one belted it?

Rick


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Third character is a zero rather than a capital "Oh".

 




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