skypointer2000
Christmas Star
2020 has been a very special year to most of us and I am no exception. In spring, my best laid plans went awry within days and the hope for a quick return to my normal life proved to be in vain. It seemed only fitting that the great expectations for Comet ATLAS C/2019 Y4 proved to be a huge disappointment.
On the other hand, we rediscovered what is really important in life. I spent much time with my family and, thanks to the relatively liberal lockdown in Switzerland, I was also able to do a lot of astrophotography in my beautiful home country.
In July, Comet Neowise put up its unexpected show and allowed us to forget the pandemic for some time. While I had the privilege to capture it during several occasions, the best shooting was only a 3 kilometers from my home, over the medieval town Regensberg.
I recently found an unprocessed sequence of this outing and think it makes a great Christmas post. Apart from their obvious connotation as the Christmas stars, comets are also a perfect allegory for this year's ups and downs.
As the year is approaching its end, the approval for several promising vaccinations gives us hope that 2021 will let us return to our old lifes. Until then I hope you all stay safe a bit longer.
Merry Christmas to all!
EXIF
Canon EOS 7D mkii
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L @ 200mm
Skywatcher AZ-GTI mount, modified for astrophotography
Sky:
Stack of 7 x 20s @ ISO1600
Foreground:
Stack of 3 x 20s @ ISO1600
Christmas Star
2020 has been a very special year to most of us and I am no exception. In spring, my best laid plans went awry within days and the hope for a quick return to my normal life proved to be in vain. It seemed only fitting that the great expectations for Comet ATLAS C/2019 Y4 proved to be a huge disappointment.
On the other hand, we rediscovered what is really important in life. I spent much time with my family and, thanks to the relatively liberal lockdown in Switzerland, I was also able to do a lot of astrophotography in my beautiful home country.
In July, Comet Neowise put up its unexpected show and allowed us to forget the pandemic for some time. While I had the privilege to capture it during several occasions, the best shooting was only a 3 kilometers from my home, over the medieval town Regensberg.
I recently found an unprocessed sequence of this outing and think it makes a great Christmas post. Apart from their obvious connotation as the Christmas stars, comets are also a perfect allegory for this year's ups and downs.
As the year is approaching its end, the approval for several promising vaccinations gives us hope that 2021 will let us return to our old lifes. Until then I hope you all stay safe a bit longer.
Merry Christmas to all!
EXIF
Canon EOS 7D mkii
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L @ 200mm
Skywatcher AZ-GTI mount, modified for astrophotography
Sky:
Stack of 7 x 20s @ ISO1600
Foreground:
Stack of 3 x 20s @ ISO1600