Comet 2011 L3 McNaught

Comet 2011 C1 McNaught was a moderately faint comet that reached 15th magnitude in August, 2011. A short, faint tail was visible in the images.


Comet 2011 L3 McNaught. July 7, 2011.
Combination of 5, 3 minute images, SBIG ST9-XE CCD.
14" f/11 schmidt-cassegrain with an f/7 focal reducer.


Comet 2011 L3 McNaught. June 12, 2011.
Combination of 5, 3 minute images, SBIG STL-1001E CCD.
20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.