Comet 2004 F3 NEAT

Comet 2004 F3 NEAT was observed extensively as a 15th magnitude object between 2004 and 2006. This image was taken in July 2005, when the comet was magnitude 15.2, well condensed and with a faint tail.

Comet 2004 F3 NEAT. July 30, 2005.
Combination of 3, 3 minute images, SBIG ST-9XE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.