118p 20230413 twildoner

Here is a view of comet 118P/Shoemaker-Levy from last evening (13 Apr 2023), average magnitude during my 20 x 180 second images was estimated to be 18.7 (about 1 magnitude dimmer than the predicted magnitude). Seems to be sporting a small tail as well.
Tech Specs: Orion 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount that is pier mounted, ASI071MC-Pro, ZWO AAPlus, ZWO EAF, 20 x 180 seconds at 0C, processed using Tycho Tracker. Image Date: April 13, 2023 (local). Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W95), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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