Friday (29-November-2024) — New Jersey

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

The past two nights clouds prevented observation of the comet. The comet and tail keep getting smaller and fainter. The estimated magnitude of the comet is now +9.45. I am only showing images from the Stellina and Vespera-Pro telescope which were not fitted with filters. The length of the comet tail can be estimated based on the field of view for the telescope’s digital sensors. Stellina (1.0° x 0.7°) and Vespera Pro (1.6° x 1.6°). The jpg images were processed to increase the brightness (Capture One Pro) and reduce the noise (Topaz AI).

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 30 images taken with a Vaonis Stellina Telescope (400 mm, f/5, 30 x 10 sec).
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 30 images taken with a Vaonis Stellina Telescope (400 mm, f/5, 30 x 10 sec).

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 31 images taken with a Vaonis Vespera-Pro Telescope (250 mm, f/5, 31 x 10 sec).
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 31 images taken with a Vaonis Vespera-Pro Telescope (250 mm, f/5, 31 x 10 sec).