An image of Comet Jacques near its closest approach taken at the Island Star Party. The comet was moving quickly so the stars show trails when the frames are aligned with the comet head. A faint tail can also be seen.
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2014-08-23 at Bright Angel Park near Duncan BC.
Clear with some haze and 14 Deg C.
Modified Canon T3i on 105mm WO refractor with 0.8x reducer for a focal length of 588mm (f/5.6) on iOptron ZEQ25 mount.
33 - 1 min exposures at ISO 3200 were processed in Images Plus and Photoshop.