Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS

Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS. 14×30 sec, Gain 42, Offset 15, -20C, QHY183c, UHC-S filter, Televue TV-85 at F/5.6. Detail
crop.
Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS. 14×30 sec, Gain 42, Offset 15, -20C, QHY183c, UHC-S filter, Televue TV-85 at F/5.6. Portrait crop.
Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS. 11×180 sec, Gain 20, Offset 15, -15C, QHY183c, UHC-S filter, Televue TV-85 at F/5.6. Detail crop.
Comet C/2017 T2 PANSTARRS. 11×180 sec, Gain 20, Offset 15, -15C, QHY183c, UHC-S filter, Televue TV-85 at F/5.6. Full field crop.

Here is an image of a comet that is big and bright enough to make some interesting images, especially when it passes near objects like the Double Cluster.   I missed the closest approach of these two due to weather and other factors, but at least I got the parting shot of them together.

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