Comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz) is a comet with 120000 years orbital period that had its last nearest approach to earth in december 2004.
photo of comet C/2004 Q2 Machholz in february 2005
Cutout picture of the photo of comet C/2004 Q2 Machholz from february 2005
Mosaic photo of comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz) next to the Pleiades in january 2005
Machholz with faint tail in december 2004