Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh is a rather faint periodic comet that can reach about 12th magnitude during a favourable return. Despite being fairly faint, it generally displays a good tail during each return.

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh. January 31, 2001.
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, MEADE 416XTE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh. March 24, 2001.
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, MEADE 416XTE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh. March 25, 2001.
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, MEADE 416XTE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh. March 28, 2001.
Combination of 3, 3 minute images, MEADE 416XTE CCD.
300mm f/6 newtonian at prime focus.

Comet 74/P Smirnova-Chernykh. June 16, 2002.
Combination of 2, 1 minute images, SBIG ST8E CCD.
8" f/6.3 schmidt-cassegrain at prime focus.