Comet Neowise

2:53 AM UT, July 19, 2020, 5 second exposure, with a Nikon camera using a Tamron 24-70 lens with only a UV filter, from Batavia, AR. USA. This is the first time I have ever used a tripod for any kind of photo. I always shot handheld or rested the camera on another object. I am now sold on using tripods for star photos. This comet will not return for about 7000 years. It was barely visible to the naked eye. I actually found it with the camera mounted on the tripod, then I could see it without the camera. If you are going to do this shot, several opportunities are available days before it leaves the solar system, it pays to do your research. I've used this location before on Comet Pan Stars with way less luck.
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