17P/Holmes 2007-Dec-12 Jim Melka

Imaging comet Holmes with 12-inch Newt started on Nov 28, 2007 at 12:43am and ended at 01:13am CST. Sixty 30-sec RAW frames recorded at ISO 800 with 20d camera body at paracorr focus. Focussing and post processing with Images Plus 2.80. Also used GradXterminator and Neat image enhancement programs. Of note is the green tint of the comet’s coma and the FOV is 1 x 2/3 degrees. Clear skies. Jim Melka