Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)_10_13_2024

Finally some clear skies and great viewing for the comet. Its a gorgeous comet hands down. Reminded me of the Neowise time. It has developed a small anti-tail which points away from the comet (looks like a laser). I was able to see it through the binoculars too. It was an awesome experience.

We were accompanied by another photographer, his kids and some other young guys. It was fun to see them exclaim in amazement when we showed the comet to them and they could see with the naked eye and the binocs. It was a very satisfying moment as an astrophotographer for me.

160x - Comet tracked at f/3.2, 10sec, ISO200, 135mm
Total time 26 minutes

Nikon Z6ii(Astromodded), Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
Kolari Vision - UV/IR cut + Ha bandpass filter

Processed in Pixinsight to separate stars and stack comet image separately.
Edited in Photoshop to put together the comet and stars and final edits.