C/2023-A3 from Sydney

[ChrisV (Chris)]

Finally got the parts to fix my Ioptron Skytracker.

Taken 30 Oct with Canon6D from a park in Turramurra.

Samyang 135mm. 34x 10sec subs (hmm tracker still not working properly, so short subs). Severely processed - to remove twilight gradients and mucho stretching etc.

And added Canon nifty50. 41x 10sec subs.

[Dave882 (David)]

That’s excellent mate. I’ve had a couple of attempts on this one without any luck.

[ChrisV (Chris)]

After deep space, I've found this short exposure comet lark when near the Sun difficult. I'm practicing for the supposed next big one C/2024 G3. All good fun!

[fredk1000 (Fred)]

Hi Chris, you photos are nice. Could you see the comet with the naked eye or binoculars?
I tried from the Inner West a few times and failed, just too much light pollution. Don't have a decent camera either. I have pretty much given up from where I live.
Fred

[ChrisV (Chris)]

Fred. Couldn't see by naked eye. I could see with binoculars when it was approaching the Sun but haven't taken them with me since (and there is way less light pollution towards east at my spot).

[fredk1000 (Fred)]

Thank you, too much light pollution even with magnification. I should of went for a drive. Until the next one.