Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Taken by Jason Evans on January 20, 2023 @
Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Camera Used: Canon EOS 70D
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Date Taken: 2023:01:20 11:56:57
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Better than my first attempt, I used my star tracker for this, I have only used it about 2 times before so still getting to grips with it, it appears to have worked though as I was able top take 1 minute exposures with no star trails.
I took 20 1 minute exposures and stacked with Sequator but even the the stars were OK, the comet obviously moves on its path, not following the rotation of Earth, as such the nucleus has streaked, and even with that I was not able to see the tail.
I did another stack just using 8 subs and that was better with there being less noticeable movement of the nucleus. I'm a little disappointed I cannot pick out the tail, this might be as good as I can achieve with my equipment (and location)
I am going to have 1 more attempt and this time I will use shorter exposures, something like 30 seconds, and will use a higher ISO.
Photo details
Camera 70D
Sigma 150-600 lens at 300mm
F/5.6
ISO 1600
8 X 1 minute subs stacked with Sequator.
Bortle 5 sky
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