C/2022 E3 (ZTF) - February 1

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751305

Feb 3rd, 2023

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Resolution:: 2847x1965 px
File size:: 2617 KB

Technical information

Telescope/Lens: TS-Optics Photoline 60mm f/6 FPL53
Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro
Mount: Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro
Guide Scope: SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Accessories: SynScan Upgrade Kit, ZWO LRGB Filters 31mm, TS-Optics TSRED08-60 0.8x Reducer
Software: Astro Pixel Processor, Adobe Photoshop, StarXTerminator, NoiseXTerminator

Location: Старые Кены, Россия

Date taken: Jan 31st, 2023

Exposure

5 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · L · Jan 31st, 2023
12 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · R · Jan 31st, 2023
12 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · G · Jan 31st, 2023
12 × 60″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · B · Jan 31st, 2023

Total exposure: 41 m

Comments

Anatolii

Beautiful comet shots! How do you manage to cleanly remove star trails, especially in the comet's tail?

Mar 8th, 2023

Andrey GapulenkoReply to Anatolii

According to the software, my colleague split the photo into two parts: the comet and the stars. Each was processed separately, then merged back together.

Aug 9th, 2023