Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) by Sam Rua

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10-MAR-2013	Sam Rua

Just barely above the horizon looking west at twilight. My first sighting and capture of this visitor.
Here is a link for more info on when you should be able to see this comet: http://www.space.com/20147-comet-pan-starrs-sunset-viewing.html

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
2s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso800, tripod, remote cable release, mirror lock-up hide exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Bryan Murahashi		12-Mar-2013 14:26
Very nice with the sunset colors.

Sheila		12-Mar-2013 10:27
I read about it here. This is a super clear shot.

Bernie		12-Mar-2013 01:43
Excellent! Oh, and great artistic use of the power lines!

Hank Vander Velde		12-Mar-2013 01:30
Well captured Sam.

Tom Munson		11-Mar-2013 23:40
Way to go, Sam! Great shot!

azttttommy		11-Mar-2013 15:19
Paraphrasing - I think you're gonna need a bigger lens.

globalgadabout		11-Mar-2013 15:17
well done Sam...there has been cloud to the west here the last few nights, so great to see it through your lens..

joseantonio		11-Mar-2013 14:05
Very nice capture.V.

pkocinski		11-Mar-2013 12:34
I'm envious of your success with this comet. I've looked for two nights now but it's just not visible here yet.

waterfalls man		11-Mar-2013 09:52
Great catch V!!

Dan Greenberg		11-Mar-2013 04:06
Great catch Sam! How long will it be visible for?

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		11-Mar-2013 03:42
And there it is - awesome. I'll be looking now that we have clear air.

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