Observation by Steve Knight: C/2023 A3 from 36,000 feet

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2024 Oct 17 - 19:52

Uploaded

2024 Oct 18 - 08:42

Objects

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

Equipment

iPhone 15 Pro

Exposure

1 sec, ISO3200, 24mm, f/1.78

Location

North Atlantic

Target name

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

Title

C/2023 A3 from 36,000 feet

About this image

Very thoughtful of the captain of flight TOM4465 from La Palma to Gatwick to switch the cabin lights off for 5 minutes. A view from 36,000 ft over the North Atlantic.

Files associated with this observation

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Comments

Bill Ward, 2024 Oct 18 - 11:11 UTC

Love it!

Back in April 1997 I was on the same journey, returning from La Palma after observing Hale-Bopp. Once airbourne it dawned on me this was a once in a life time event so I asked if I could view the comet through the cockpit window. I couldn't believe it when they said yes.

T'was a pity I had packed up my cameras in the hold ; - ((

But WHAT a view!

Steve Knight, 2024 Oct 18 - 16:35 UTC

A great story Bill. I’d given up taking pictures because cabin lights reflections, captain made an announcement he’d switch lights out, I did not ask, maybe someone else did.

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