Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

It's been a while since I set up my telescope for DSO. This evening I took my chance and made some images of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a Halley-type periodic comet that was first discovered by Jean-Louis Pons on July 12, 1812 and then independently rediscovered by William Robert Brooks in 1883. It's period is about 71.3 years. Maximum brightness is foreseen during the month of April with the potential to see the comet during the solar eclips of April 8th 2024.



Setting: 
TLAPO80/480 f/6 with ASI2600MC
Filter Optolong L-Pro
Exposure: 5x60s & 2x180s
Software : SharpCap4, APP, CS4, Denoise AI