By Christopher Hartley | 2024-10-01
๐ ๐ง๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ - C/2023 A3 - Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
On 10/02/2024 05:50 am by SAMIT SAHA| Bidada, Gujarat, India
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๐ ๐ง๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ ๐
During the enchanting twilight hours, I had the wonderful opportunity to capture a stunning image of Comet Tsuchinshan Atlas soaring across the sky above Bidada. With its long, shimmering tail trailing behind it, the comet appeared to reach out and almost kiss the blade of a nearby wind turbineโa breathtaking sight that perfectly blended nature and human innovation.
Interesting fact: Comet Tsuchinshan Atlas, discovered in 2020, is known for its striking brightness and magnificent tail, formed by gases and dust released as it approaches the Sun. This celestial wanderer has traveled through our solar system for millions of years, and witnessing it was a reminder of the vast beauty and mystery of the universe.
Filled with joy and gratitude for this moment, Iโm excited to share this view with all of you. Hereโs to the wonders of our world!
Nikon Z6ii + Samyang 135 f/2 SGP on Benro Tripod
Sky @f/2.8, ISO 160 โ 20s X 16
Foreground - @f/13 ISO 100 โ 1.6S x 1
Tracked, Stacked & Blend in PS
Location : Bidada, Kutch, Gujarat
Bortle Scale : 4-5
Date of Capture โ 2nd October 2024