An excellent image showing both #MarsComet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring and the Red Planet in the same view, as they are now close enough together as seen from Earth. The beauty of this image belies the technical challenge of imaging both a faint comet and the (relatively) bright planet. Well done, James!

Comet Siding Spring and Mars seen one day prior to the comet's closest approach on 19 Oct 2014 at 18:27UTC. Image acquired from iTelescope Siding Spring, Australia. Credit: James Willinghan

Comet Siding Spring and Mars seen one day prior to the comet’s closest approach on 19 Oct 2014 at 18:27UTC. Image acquired from iTelescope Siding Spring, Australia. Credit: James Willinghan