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Comet Lovejoy (c/2014 Q2):  Fading but still holding strong, Jan Curtis
Comet Lovejoy (c/2014 Q2):  Fading but still holding strong
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Comet Lovejoy (c/2014 Q2): Fading but still holding strong

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Skies cleared briefly between 7PM and 7:30PM MST and Lovejoy was 83 degs above my southern horizon. Still visible naked eye but definitely fainter than when I last viewed it 4 nights ago.

Taken at f/5.

Final: 42x30s @ f/3.5, iso 8000

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Comet Lovejoy (c/2014 Q2):  Fading but still holding strong, Jan Curtis

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