C/2013 X1 (PANSTARRS) 2015-Nov-08 Chris Schur

Lens: 12.5" f/5 Home bult Newtonian
Platform: Astrophysics AP1200
Exposure: 15m LRGB
Location: Payson, Arizona
Elevation: 5150 ft.
Sky: Seeing 7/10, Transparency 8/10
Outside Temperature: 40F
Processing Tools: Maxim DL, Photoshop CS2

This 11th magnitude object rises later in the evening in Perseus but is well placed for imaging by 9pm. A unique spiral shape to the dust tail, and a nice colorful starfield to boot. This was with the 12.5" Home made newtonian, and ST10xme CCD for 15 minutes total.

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