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Comet grows brighter in northern skies

2011 September 15, 20h 46m UT. 150mm f/5 (750mm f.l.) achromatic refractor. D300 digital SLR, 45 sec. exposure ISO1000. (Image John Vetterlein)

The comet, C 2009 P1Garradd. continues to brighten and should present an interesting study in our late evening, southern skies as the Moon becomes less conspicuous over the coming nights.

Full details at: http://www.spanglefish.com/northernskies/index.asp?pageid=270182