Comet 2012 K5 LINEAR

Comet 2012 K5 LINEAR was a fairly bright comet that peaked in brightness at about magnitude 7, and then faded very rapidly.


Comet 2012 K5 LINEAR. 21 December, 2012.
Combination of 5, 3 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.


Comet 2012 K5 LINEAR. 20 January, 2013.
Combination of 5, 3 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.


Comet 2012 K5 LINEAR. 3 February, 2013.
Combination of 5, 3 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 cassegrain at prime focus.