Comet P/2016 BA14 Panstarrs 2.46 Million Miles From Earth

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Photographer:

Mike Olason

Location of Photo:

Denver, Colorado

Date/Time of photo:

2016/03/21 0351 UT

Equipment:

11" SC Telescope and STF-8300M CCD Camera

Description:

Comet P/2016 BA14 Panstarrs will make close approach on March 22. The images are short due to the fast movement of the comet across Earth's skies. 2 images are stacked on the comet thus showing the stars streaked. The last image shows the comet at 10 second intervals as it moves across the sky.