Comet C/2008 O2 McNaught photos?

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There is a noticeable lack of photos of Comet C/2008 O2 McNaught, despite its brightness of 7.2 magnitude and favorable visibility in the northern hemisphere. Observers are curious about the absence of online galleries dedicated to this comet. The brightness level suggests that while the core may be visible through amateur telescopes, details like a tail might not be prominent. One participant plans to attempt photographing the comet, contingent on weather conditions. The discussion highlights the interest in capturing and sharing images of this celestial event.
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Comet C/2008 O2 McNaught photos??

Hey guys,
I was wondering why there aren't any photos of this comet around. It's quite bright (7.2 mag) and its position is very favorable towards the observers on the northern hemisphere- near the pole, actually... Usually, there would be some galleries on the internet but i can't find any so it's bugging me and I do not know what to expect. Anyway, I will try to take some pictures of it tonight (weather-permitting) and then I will find out, hopefully...
 
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I'm not sure I would say 7.2 is all that bright. Through a reasonable size amateur telescope and camera, that probably means you can see the core, a little dust around it and no tail.
 

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