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17th magnitude Comet 17P/Holmes erupted dramatically on October 24, 2007. It's brightness increased about half a million times yielding a magnitude 3 'star' that was clearly visible by naked eye in Perseus.

Viewed through my 16" dob, the comet appeared to be several arc-minutes in diameter and had a small, bright core.

This image was taken on Octover 24, 2007 from my front yard. Skies were completely transparent; seeing was moderate.

Telescope:

Homemade 16" Truss tube Dob