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Comet Hale-Bopp (C/1995 O1)

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	Exposure # HB1 : This one was taken on the morning of March 08, 1997, out in Valley Center, CA. Many thanks to Don & Janet for loaning me their driveway! I used Kodak RG 1000 ASA film, 45 mm lens, f/2.2, with about a 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB2 : This picture was taken in the Anza-Borrego State Park (at the OPTAS site), California on the morning of March 09, 1997. I used Fuji SG 800 ASA film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 with about a 40 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB3 : This picture was taken in Valley Center, California of the evening of March 25, 1997. The trees in the immediate foreground are part of Bates Nut Farm. I used Kodak RG 1000 ASA film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 with about a 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB4 : This is one of my favorites. The picture was taken in the Anza-Borrego State Park, California on the evening of March 29, 1997. I used Kodak RG 1000 ASA film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 with about a 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB5 : There I am, right there, at the bottom of the picture. I was just casually observing (with a flashbulb in my face). This picture was taken in Valley Center, California on the evening of April 07, 1997. I used Fuji SG 800 film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 and 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB6 : This dramatic picture was taken as a lit up a eucalyptus tree in the foreground. The same tree has provided the same pose for me before, but never with a flash. This picture was taken in Valley Center, California on the evening of April 07, 1997. I used Fuji SG 800 film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 and 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB7 : The same flash trick was applied to this picture as in the previous picture. Again, it came up with a dramatic contrast. This picture was taken in Valley Center, California on the evening of April 07, 1997. I used Fuji SG 800 film, 45mm lens, f/2.2 and 30 second exposure.
	Exposure # HB8 : I know that these from 04/12 might be tough to see here but they are worth it! This was taken in Anza-Borrego on the evening of 04/12/97 using Kodak RG 1000 and a 45mm lens. The tail is very pronounced and the Pleiades star cluster is really beautiful.
	Exposure # HB9 : This was taken on the evening of 04/12/97 in the desert of Anza-Borrego State Park. I used Kodak RG 1000 film with a 45mm lens. Really unusual flash work and a low aperture at the time of flash combine to give the bush in the foreground a really ghostly appearance.
	Exposure # HB10 : This was taken in Anza-Borrego State Park on the evening of 04/12/97 with Kodak RG 1000 and a 45mm lens. Really unusual flash work and a low aperture at the time of flash combine to give the Ocotillo plants in the foreground a neat look.
	Exposure # HB11 : This is one my last sets. It was taken against a first quarter moon. If you look you can make out the Earthshine on the Moon as well.