Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) over New Jersey
The sky continues to be clear, and the comet remains visible to the Stellina and Vespera telescopes. Each night getting fainter. The images are five-minute composites (30 x 10 second exposures). Although I would like to do longer composite images, the comet is moving relative to the stars in the image. This is shown in the cropped fourth image (12m 20s = 73 x 10 second exposures) which also has jet trails passing through the comet tail.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 30 images taken with a Vaonis Stellina Telescope (400 mm, f/5, 30 x 10 sec). Image processed with Capture One Pro with noise reduction using Topaz AI.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 30 images taken with a Vaonis Vespera Classic Telescope (200 mm, f/4, 30 x 10 sec). Image processed with Capture One Pro with noise reduction using Topaz AI.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 30 images taken with a Vaonis Vespera-Pro Telescope (250 mm, f/5, 30 x 10 sec). Image processed with Capture One Pro with noise reduction using Topaz AI.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Composite of 73 images taken with a Vaonis Vespera-Pro Telescope (250 mm, f/5, 30 x 10 sec). Cropped image with jet trails passing through the tail.
Heart and Soul Nebula (IC 1805 and IC1818)
The recent update for the Singularity app running the Stellina and Vespera telescopes wider view mosaic images can be collected in the “Plan Your Night” module. The update also includes the ability to collect data over multiple nights of observations.
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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