C/2021 A1 (Leonard) on Dec 23, 2021

Dec 23, 2021, 00:26-01:00 UT – Star Streaks version. 33×60 sec, QHY183c at -20C, gain 20, offset 50, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4.8. Semi-dark location (Bortle 4,) clear and above average transparency.
Dec 23, 2021, 00:26-01:00 UT – Star Freeze version. 33×60 sec, QHY183c at -20C, gain 20, offset 50, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4.8. Semi-dark location (Bortle 4,) clear and above average transparency.

My, my… what a difference a day makes.
I was hoping Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) would keep the show going, but it looks like the outburst it had for the past few days is over with, at least for the time being.

After Comet Leonard set, I was interested how another comet nearby would look, so shot 21 minutes worth of subs to take a peek:

Comet 19/P (Borrelly) on Dec 23,2021, 01:15 UT. 21×60 sec, Gain 20, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4.8.

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

one × 2 =