Date 2-2-2005	Location Coudersport PA	Software Astroart 4	Mount Losmandy G-11	Guide STV w/ eFinder
Optic Borg 45 ED	Camera SXV-H9C	Filter O-S-C	Exposure 180s x 18	Process Photoshop CS2

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Comet Machholz in the constellation Camelopardalis

Officially designated c/2004 Q2, it was the 10th discovery by Colfax, CA amateur astronomer Don Machholz.  Two sub-nuclei can be seen at the core of the aqua 'coma'.  The wispy, bluish tail off right is the ion tail, while the yellowish cone at top left is the dust tail.  This image was chosen for Don's site.  For more, see here or Return to the Gallery