Autumn Comet (C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) - October 16, 2024

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS was one of the brightest comets of 2024, even visible with naked eye at its peak! In this photo, I combine 34 eight-second exposures, taken just to the southwest of Bloomington, Indiana. After processing, I was delightedly surprised to see the fall colors, the long tail, and even a trace of its "anti-tail". Technical details available at: https://www.astrobin.com/zhum6k/ See also a zoomed-in view of the comet and anti-tail: https://mathcancer.darkroom.com/products/solar-system/1560957

• Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Lustre Paper
• 210gsm
• Vibrant, fine-grain pebble texture
• Archival: 100+ years on display, 200+ years in storage
• Silver halide, RA-4 wet printing process
• Sizing: White borders do not change size of the print