Comet 2006 L1 Gerradd

Comet 2006 L1 Gerradd peaked at about magnitude 8.5 during December 2006. A short, faint tail was visible when the comet was at its brightest.


Comet 2006 L1 Gerradd. December 12, 2006.
Combination of 10, 3 minute images, SBIG ST-8XE CCD.
300mm f/3.5 Tamron lens.