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24-Jul-2020

Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE closest approach to Earth

As it will now be getting dimmer as it flies away from Earth.

Got the split tail, still not happy with the uneven background.

From the light polluted backyard.

Nikon Z 6 ,Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom
30s, f/5.3 at 200mm(x1.5), iso 800
Star Adventurer Star tracker
76 Frames (38') 11 Darks, 45 Flat Frames
DSS(comet mode) + PS full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Ellen Michaels30-Jul-2020 03:24
Fabulous capture.
Greg Van den Bleeken26-Jul-2020 19:16
Kudos on capturing both tails from your light polluted backyard, Bryan!
Bill Miller26-Jul-2020 01:01
Nice. And the very first time I have heard of a "comet mode" :)
Dennis Hoyne25-Jul-2020 23:31
Nice one! I didn't know about a split tail.
Nick Paoni25-Jul-2020 19:55
Terrific capture under tough conditions.
Walter Otto Koenig25-Jul-2020 18:14
Nice work. First time I see the split tail.
Fong Lam25-Jul-2020 12:37
Amazing shot of the comet, Bryan...V
pkocinski25-Jul-2020 11:46
Nice capture of the split tail.
Colin Storey25-Jul-2020 11:36
Great image of the comet.
laine25-Jul-2020 07:02
Still a good result, Bryan.
Tom Munson25-Jul-2020 05:54
Nice shot, Bryan.
Arnie Peterschmidt25-Jul-2020 05:01
Fascinating photo with the tail split.
fotabug25-Jul-2020 04:47
The comet and tail are really nice!
globalgadabout25-Jul-2020 04:20
with the long exposure the scattered stars look like a meteor storm...good you got another crack at NEOWISE..
joseantonio25-Jul-2020 04:08
a fascinating capture of the comet.V