Comet 47P/ Ashbrook-Jackson

Comet 47p/ Ashbrook-Jackson tends to be rather faint at most returns, however if the return is very favourable, it can reach 11 magnitude. During the latter part of 2000, I obtained a number of images as the comet approached perihelion. This return was not particularly favourable and the comet never became brighter than magnitude 14.5. Despite this faintness, the comet showed up quite well in the images, displaying a nice tail.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson July 12, 2000
3 minutes exposure, Meade 416XTE CCD. 8" f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson July 25, 2000
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, Meade 416XTE CCD. 8" f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson August 27, 2000
5 minutes exposure, Meade 416XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson August 29, 2000
3 minutes exposure, Meade 416XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.
Some light cloud formed during the exposure.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson August 30, 2000
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, Meade 416XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.
Some light cloud was evident during the exposure.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson October 28, 2000
Combination of 2, 5 minute images, Meade 416XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.


Comet Ashbrook-Jackson November 22, 2000
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, Meade 416XTE CCD. 300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.