Capturing Comet NEOWISE with Vintage Optics
Comet NEOWISE graced our skies recently, offering a spectacular celestial show. This image captures its majesty, brought to life through the unique character of vintage glass.
Acquisition Details:
This breathtaking shot was made possible by the following equipment and settings:
- Camera: Canon 750D
- Lens: Vivitar 28mm f2.5 (M42 mount)
- Focal Length: 28mm
- Aperture: f/2.5
- ISO: 1600
- Exposure: 13 seconds
- Number of Exposures: 10
The combination of a capable DSLR and a classic wide-aperture lens allowed for the capture of the comet's faint tail against the night sky. The f/2.5 aperture of the Vivitar lens proved invaluable for gathering as much light as possible in a short exposure time, crucial for tracking celestial objects.
