Comet 2007 E1 Gerradd

Comet 2007 E1 Gerradd was best viewed from the southern hemisphere, when during April 2007, when it reached 9th magnitude and displayed a nice tail. Unfortunately, by the time it was visible in the northern hemisphere, it was fading rapidly.


Comet 2007 E1 Gerradd. May 14, 2007.
Combination of 15, 1 minute images, SBIG ST-9XE CCD.
16" f/10 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/6.3 focal reducer.