Comets
Captured under Bortle 4 skies on a moonless night along the Blue Ridge Parkway, I stacked 60 images of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) using an APO 135mm lens and ZWO 2600 Duo OSC camera. With 60-second exposures and added calibration files, I was able to bring out the comet's vibrant coma, detailed tail, and striking anti-tail.
The anti-tail is now clearly visible! This shot consists of 9 stacked images, each with a 30-second exposure, aligned with the comet for better detail.
These images of Comet Pons-Brooks was captured on 03/10-3/12 2024, from 7:40 pm to9:10 pm.
This is a singe 60 second luminance exposure of the newly discovered comet Nishimura. I will try again to get a full color image of Nishimura before it leaves our solar system.
Discover the secrets of C/2022 E3 (ZTF), a newly discovered comet that puts on a stunning show in the night sky as it travels through the inner solar system.
Comet Leonard, a dazzling visitor from the outer reaches of our solar system, is currently gracing our night skies with its ethereal presence. Named after the astronomer who discovered it, Gregory J. Leonard, this cosmic wanderer is a testament to the wonders of the cosmos. Comet Leonard's brilliant nucleus, composed of dust and ice, reflects the Sun's light, creating a luminous tail that stretches across the celestial canvas. As it journeys through our solar system on its long elliptical path, it has captivated the hearts and cameras of astrophotographers around the world. In this stunning image, the photographer has masterfully captured the intricate details of Comet Leonard, showcasing its delicate, gossamer-like tail as it dances through the depths of space. This celestial spectacle serves as a reminder of the boundless beauty and mysteries that our universe continues to unveil.
Comet 46P/Wirtanen as seen on its closet approach to Earth on the night of December 16, 2018.
Battling clouds, failed guiding, and a rushed manual focus, I still managed to capture this stunning comet from our Harold Campbell dark site using my Askar FRA600 and ZWO 2600 Duo.