Hunting and Imaging Comets

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Focusing on the thrill of comet discovery, this guide is tailored for amateur astronomers eager to hunt and image comets using CCD cameras and DSLRs. It explores modern techniques for rediscovering and monitoring comets, including the analysis of SOHO image data for comet fragments and tracking older comets that exhibit outbursts. Additionally, the book highlights the role of amateurs in identifying new Near Earth Objects that turn out to be comets and documenting recent comet impacts on Jupiter, showcasing the ongoing relevance of amateur astronomy.