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AXAF
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Hi:
Since I was browsing through the posts in this forum, I thought I might as well make my own contribution, even if it's 10 years overdue. :-)
This image of Hyakutake was taken on March 26, 1996. I used a Canon F-1 with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, Fuji print film (ASA 1600) and a minus violet filter. It was something like a 20 minute exposure.
I'm looking to get back into film astrophotography once my StellarVue `scope arrives in a few months. I recently picked up a Canon 200mm f/2.8 lens for my Canon F-1, which I am looking forward to trying out.
Gary
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06Honda
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Wow, nice to see this image. Great film shot for sure.
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novbabies
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WOW  - what a blast from the past, better late than never - thanks for the memories  !!!
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ClownFish
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Thanks for sharing Gary!
CF
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WadeVC
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Very nice image of Hyukutake!
Man, I remember that comet very well...as I am sure others who looked skyward when it was present did as well. Of course, the fact that a bunch of loonies who were part of the cult Heavens Gate killed themselves to join up with a spaceship hidden in the tail of the comet made national headlines also helped to popularize this comet as well.
Anyway, great photo from one of the best comets I have ever seen.
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AstroBobo
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Of course, the fact that a bunch of loonies who were part of the cult Heavens Gate killed themselves to join up with a spaceship hidden in the tail of the comet made national headlines also helped to popularize this comet as well.
Naaaah, that was Hale-Bopp 
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WadeVC
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Naaaah, that was Hale-Bopp
Uh, check again....
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novbabies
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Short version response - this was THE BEST COMET OF MY LIFETIME so far !
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Nightfly
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Reged: 06/20/07
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Yup, Hale Bopp for sure. Nice photo of Hyakutake.
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WadeVC
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Yup, Hale Bopp for sure. Nice photo of Hyakutake.
Jim
Holy cow!! My appologies as I thought for sure it was Hyukutake...but after rechecking, I stand corrected. 
Either way, awesome photo of Hyukutake!
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