Comet C/2004 Q2 Machholz Images

Distance: ~ 44.1 million miles from Earth, ~ 127.1 million miles from the Sun
Magnitude: ~ 5.2
Date/Time: 12/13/04 @ 07:59 CST
Comments: no tail seen
Exposure: HX916 - 5 mins (15 x 20secs)

Distance: ~ 46.1 million miles from Earth, ~ 128.4 million miles from the Sun
Magnitude: ~ 5.4
Date/Time: 12/11/04 @ 09:25 CST
Comments: first CCD image taken since 6/2/02, fairly clear night, visually a bright fuzzy area with no tail
Exposure: HX916 - 15 secs (30 x .5sec)