Comet 1999 WJ7 Korlevic

At the start of 2001 there were several faint comets to keep CCD imagers busy even if they were generally too faint for visual observation. One of these was 1999 WJ7 Korlevic. During January, the comet was around 16th magnitude with a nice tail.

Comet 1999 WJ7 Korlevic. January 29, 2001.
Combination of 2 pairs of 3 minute images, Meade 416XTE. 300mm F/6 newtonian at prime focus.

Comet WJ7 Korlevic. January 30, 2001.
Combination of 2, 3 minute images, Meade 416XTE. 300mm F/6 newtonian at prime focus.

The bright streaks in both images are satelites.