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Comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) flys by NGC 891 in Andromeda

Comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) flys by NGC 891 in Andromeda

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Comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) flies by edge-on galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda. Photo taken by Dave Lassiter from Harrisburg, Pa. 3:45 AM June 8, 2010. 14" LX 200 ACK telescope & DSI 3 @ F 3.3. Split tail and comet was very bright.

Posted 6/8/2010 4:50:00 AM by dass717
Dust tail, Comet
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  • re: Comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) flys by NGC 891 in Andromeda

    faackanders2
    Fri, Jun 11 2010 6:43 PM

    Nice shot!

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