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This is a telephoto shot, using a 6x7 camera & AstroPhysics 610mm/6 APO refractor (~ the same field of my 300mm f1.5 Schmidt Camera, at twice the FL). Due to moonlight interference, higher than normal contrast enhancement was required to bring out outer tail.
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