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Originally posted by -NewSense-
So we're not sure if it will be visible? Or atleast, entertainingly visible?
If its the same size can't we judge its brightness by the distance of jupiter and lulin?
Lulin: 38 million miles
Jupiter: ??????
Originally posted by C.H.U.D.
Sounds like I've missed my opportunity to capture both tails. I probably didn't stand much chance anyway
I forgot to ask - what ISO also?
Originally posted by ngchunter
You and me both. It's probably against board rules to say which part of my anatomy I'd give to have a good wide field APO mounted on top of my scope for getting the "big picture" at times like this.
Originally posted by ngchunter
ISO 1600. I figured since the comet's fast motion made it streak a bit even at 1 minute, I needed every photon I could get into each well. Stacking 30+ exposures with 8 dark frames pretty much killed the noise level, thankfully.
Originally posted by ngchunter
Speaking of noise, I'd like to add that it was quite disconcerting to hear coyotes howling the whole time I was out there. They sounded quite close by, which isn't normal from my short experience.
Originally posted by C.H.U.D.
At least with coyotes you can keep a baseball bat(or even something with a bit more 'punch') next to you for comfort. I suppose you do have to watch out for mountain lions depending on where you are too though!