ISON comet
Taken by Juan Carlos Casado on November 24, 2013 @
Teide Observatory (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias), Tenerife, Canary Islands
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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Exposure Time: 4/1
Aperture: Unavailable
ISO: 3200
Date Taken: 2013:11:24 17:37:32
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Details:
This picture of Comet ISON obtained today Sunday 24th November at 6: 25 UT, from Teide Observatory (IAC).
The image is a combination of 4 photos (to increase S / N ratio) taken with a telephoto lens of 300 mm f/2.8, 4 s exposure at ISO 3200.
The comet was over the distant island of Gran Canaria (above a sea of clouds), 1 hour before sunrise and only 16 ° elongation.
The exceptional atmospheric conditions of Teide Observatory have allowed to capture this image of comet almost on the horizon near to the Sun.
Photographer's website:
http://www.starryearth.com
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