Comet c/2022 E3 (ZTF) - Closest Approach, Star Reduction
Photo by Matthew Ryno
Scope / Lens
Vixen AX103s Quad Refractor
Camera
ZWO ASI 2600MC
Exposure
40 x 30 seconds
Other
Other: Taken on the MAS Grounds, 1-3am in very cold January weather, 17.75 SQM reading, with a bright moon on the snow. The star reduction version removes all star trails except the bigger star blotches which can be seen whizzing by as the comet zips through the frame. This is my favorite instead of adding a starfield back in, as it helps you spot the comet characteristics, tail and the active tail amidst blur, which resembles a projectile. More at Astrobin
Date
January 31, 2023
ID: 1399