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220P/McNaught

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220P/McNaughtIC 1867
Resolution:
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Photo description / processing

In my location, there is little time for capturing the comet and accumulating a decent amount of signal. First, I have to wait for it to rise above the wall of the pavilion where the telescope is located, and after that, only about an hour and a half remains until dawn. I didn't risk shooting RGB and limited myself to the L filter. During processing, I stacked the stars and background galaxies separately, and the comet separately, since it moves quite actively relative to them.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 250PDS
Camera
ZWO ASI533MM Pro
Mount
Custom Harmonic-Drive Mount
Guide Scope
SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera
Player One Ceres-462M
Accessories
Sharpstar 0.95x Coma Corrector, ToupTek AFW 8x1.25-inch Filter Wheel
Software
N.I.N.A., PHD2, Pixinsight, Fitswork, Adobe Photoshop
Location
Крым, Russia

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 44 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 100 · L ·

Total exposure: 1 h 28 m

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