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Comet 252P-Linear

This comet was in the constellation "Ophiuchus" just above "Sagittarius" when it was taken. According to my Stellarium program, it was Magnitude 12. No traditional tail on this comet which just shows as a green ball.

Date: April 2, 2016
Scope: 14 inch Celestron CGE 1400
Focal Length: 675 MM with HyperStar Lens at f/2
Camera: Nikon D800
ISO Setting: 400
Duration: 2 Minutes
Autoguided

 

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