Comet Siding Spring (Test Shot)

Andy01 (Andy) · #1 29-08-2014, 01:57 PM

Hi folks,
This is my first attempt at Comet capture, 90 mins (9x10min) of C/2014 A1 in Hydra on Wednesday night.
I had hoped to get at least 3-4 hrs before the fog rolled in, but c'est la vie.
I've seen many shots of stationary comets with stars trailing, but I thought the approach of the comet trailing and the stars stationary might suit my gear better.
I'm hoping to get feedback to use on Saturday night for the conjunction with 47 Tuc.
I welcome your comments, tips and feedback.

Thanks in advance.
Andy

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #2 29-08-2014, 07:43 PM

The star colours are stunning. Thanks for the view.

The_bluester (Paul) · #3 31-08-2014, 07:29 PM

Waiting with bated breath to see what we got last night Andy!

Was very cool to see it in the EP as well. Amazing to see it move across the stars in real time. Orbital mechanics in action!!

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #4 09-09-2014, 08:39 PM

Very Nice capture.
It is a different view indeed, seeing the stars stationary and the comet moved.
Well done.