Comet and Clusters

di soumyadeepmukherjeephotos@gmail.com inserita il 22 Luglio 2022

Comet and Clusters

The image shows Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) passing by the globular cluster M10 (at the centre of the image). The comet made its closest approach to Earth on 14th July. The image taken on 15th July also captures another globular cluster M12 (top-left corner of the image). This image also captures hint of IFN in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
The image was acquired remotely via Telescope Live.

Exif:
Lum: 4*180 seconds
Red: 2*180 seconds
Green: 2*180 seconds
Blue: 2*180 seconds
Total Integration Time: 30 minutes

Equipment:
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
Camera: FLI PL 16083
Mount: Paramount MX+
Filters: Astrodon LRGB Filters

Location: IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain