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C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:24 pm
by ic_1101
I managed a capture of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on the morning of the 16th. The moon was at 30% around 50 degrees away but it didn't seem to have an adverse affect. This was imaged with the
SW Esprit 120ED (.77x reducer) and the QHY268C. Total exposures of 90sec x 62 (1hr 33min),
processed using
APP,
PI and Photoshop. First time trying
PI's Comet alignment tool and it made easy work of it. I'm hoping to image this again before it disappears. Thx for checking it out and appreciate any C&C.
Cheers
Alex
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:46 pm
by Greenman
Alex that is a very nice capture good definition on the developing tails.
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:13 pm
by messier 111
fine catch , thx .
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:34 pm
by AstroBee
Excellent image Alex. Congrats on the capture. It has eluded me so far due to the lousy local weather.
This coming Saturday evening 1/21 and into the morning hours of the 22nd, it should be within the same wide-field frame as M102. I'm hoping for a break in the weather to grab some time on it then.
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:20 pm
by Makuser
Hi Alex. A superb Comet C/2022 E3 image using your SkyWatcher Esprit 120ED telescope and QHY268C camera. Excellent contrast, a nice core and tail, with a nice celery green color. Thanks for sharing this view with us Alex and I hope that you can have another opportunity image the Comet again soon.
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:08 am
by XCalRocketMan
Great image Alex. I've been imaging this comet for a few nights with my WO GT102 and ASI533mc, but the ion tail is still illusive for me. The other problem is that the FOV on this imaging setup is a bit narrow. I'll next be trying it with my ZS61 and ASI2600. We'll see what happens with that combo.
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:02 am
by Juno16
That’s a wonderful capture Alex!
Great color and a well defined tail.
Excellent image!
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:22 am
by Baurice
ic_1101 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:24 pm
I managed a capture of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on the morning of the 16th. The moon was at 30% around 50 degrees away but it didn't seem to have an adverse affect. This was imaged with the SW Esprit 120ED (.77x reducer) and the QHY268C. Total exposures of 90sec x 62 (1hr 33min),
processed using APP, PI and Photoshop. First time trying PI's Comet alignment tool and it made easy work of it. I'm hoping to image this again before it disappears. Thx for checking it out and appreciate any C&C.
Cheers
Alex
C2022_E3_ZTF.jpg
I'm impressed!
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:46 pm
by jon.s
Very nice. Great capture of the ion tail!
Jonathan
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:34 am
by Ylem
Great capture Alex!
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:52 pm
by ApophisAstros
Nice to see a very good capture and fellow comet hunter.
Rog.
Re: C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:16 pm
by Unitron48
Well done capture! Amazing tail!!
Dave