New green COMET in 2023 (after 50,000 years!)
If you haven't seen a bright comet in a while, you don't want to miss Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Here is what you need to know about it.
Follow this link to see where it is currently located in the sky:
https://theskylive.com/where-is-c2022e3
Recommended camera settings for beginners:
Camera Mode: Switch camera to M (Manual mode)
ISO: ISO 3200 (dark site) or ISO 800 (brighter sky)
Shutter Speed: 30 seconds
Aperture: Widest aperture (smallest number your lens can do such as f1.8)
White balance: Daylight
Use a tripod and a self timer or intervalometer to reduce camera shake
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What was the last bright comet you saw? Let me know in the comments below.
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