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Comet ISON Brightens

A stunning photo I captured this morning of Comet ISON after brightening significantly. ISON has reached the threshold of naked eye visibility and is spectacular to view in binoculars. I captured this photo near Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, Rhode Island, USA.

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Camera: Canon 60D, Focal Length: 1260, f/6.3, Exposure: 8.5 minutes, ISO: 5000, Process: 17 exposures at 30 seconds each. Median composite all photos to reduce noise.

Comet ISON Brightens

Comet ISON Brightens

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Photographer: Scott MacNeill