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Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann-3

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This is fragment C of periodic comet 73/P Schwassmann-Wassmann 3. This comet broke apart in 1995, and is currently in about 9 pieces, this being the current largest and brightest one.

Takahashi Sky 90 at f/4.5
Canon Digital Rebel (unguided)
Hutech LPS filter
20x60 second exposures at ISO 800
Processed with Images Plus and Photoshop
Noel Carboni's Astronomy Tools