Observation by Duncan Hale-Sutton: Comet C/2023 A3 from Norfolk

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Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observer

Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observed

2024 Oct 18 - 18:24

Uploaded

2024 Oct 19 - 12:46

Objects

C/2023 A3

Equipment

Nikon D90 with a Nikkor VR 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED lens at 18mm

Exposure

10s at ISO 800, f/3.5

Location

Neatishead, Norfolk

Target name

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas

Title

Comet C/2023 A3 from Norfolk

About this image

Although well seen in binoculars this comet was not so easy to see with the naked eye in the twilight glow. Added to this a full moon (1 day past full) was rising behind me adding to the sky brightness. I would say that this object would be difficult to find for Joe Public.

Files associated with this observation

C2023_A3_20241018_1824_Duncan_Hale-Sutton_1x10s.jpg (640.8 kB)

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