Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF on Jan 27, 2023

Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF. 175×60 sec, gain 20, offset 32, UHC-S filter, QHY183c at -20C, TPO/Askar 40mm F/4.5.
M78. 8×60 sec at gain 30, offset 17, QHY183c at -20C, TPO/Askar 40mm F/4.5. Moon inserted for scale.

Another good night for imaging.   I had great luck on the comet, but not much luck with a two nebula and only so, so with another.

California Nebula. 30×60 sec, gain 20, offset 32, UHC-S filter, QHY183c at -20C, TPO/Askar 40mm F/4.5.

I missed focus on the California Nebula.  Salvaged what I could for this display image.   It is on my list for a do over.

M78 (again.) 101×60 sec, gain 20, offset 32, UHC-S filter, QHY183c at -20C, TPO/Askar 40mm F/4.5.

Still not enough time for M78.  It needs 3 or more hours and with a comet around, it is not getting it until the comet is gone.  lol

The Belt of Orion. 110×60 sec, Gain 20, Offset 32, UHC-S fitler, QHY183c at -20C, TPO/Askar 40mm F/4.5.

Last on the list is the Belt of Orion.  I had a little more luck with this one than the others.   It too could use more time, however.

 

 

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