A Cosmic Life: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, The Moon, Jupiter & Galaxies M31 & M33

A Cosmic Life: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, The Moon, Jupiter & Galaxies M31 & M33

Astrophotographer Cayetana Saiz: "After sunset on March 13 this year, comet 12P/Pons-Brooks crossed our skies after being absent for 71 years. Jupiter is seen here as it shines in conjunction with our Moon. In this composite image, the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is at the far right, and the Triangulum Galaxy (M33) at the center right."

Photo Details: This image is the result of the composition of photographs taken the same night. The foreground, the Moon and Jupiter were all taken during the blue hour: 5D Mark IV camera; Sigma 24-70 lens; f2. 8; ISO 400; 24 mm; 9.6 seconds exposure; f 10. For 12P/Pons-Brooks: Canon 800D astro-modified camera; Sigma Art 135 mm; F1.8; ISO 3200; 135 mm; 10 second exposure; f2 calibrated with darks and bias; 126 x 10" stacked (total 20' 11'').

Image & Caption Credit Cayetana Saiz

Image Date: March 13, 2024

Location: Castanedo, Spain Coordinates: 43.4362456, -3.6972219

Cayetana's Website: https://www.instagram.com/caye.wildvisuals/

Release Date: April 6, 2024

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