Comet 2005 E2 McNaught

Comet 2005 E2 McNaught peaked at about magnitude 10 in March 2006, shortly before disappearing behind the Sun. By the time it was visible once more, it had faded to about magnitude 14, and continued to fade steadily thereafter.


Comet 2005 E2 McNaught. July 30, 2005.
Combination of 3, 3 minute images, SBIG ST-9XE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet 2005 E2 McNaught. October 2, 2005.
Combination of 3, 3 minute images, SBIG ST-9XE CCD.
16" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/6.3 focal reducer.