Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4) by Sam Rua

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13 March 2013	Sam Rua

Comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4)

Tucson, AZ

The scene from the my third evening of catching this comet in the western sky from west of Tucson.

Second evening (12 March):

First evening (11 March):

Here is a link for more info on when you should be able to see this comet: http://www.space.com/20147-comet-pan-starrs-sunset-viewing.html

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
0.80s f/3.5 at 70.0mm iso800, trip[od, remote cable release, mirror lock-up hide exif

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Date/Time	13-Mar-2013 19:29:29
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	70 mm
Exposure Time	0.80 sec
Aperture	f/3.5
ISO Equivalent	800
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Tom Munson		20-Mar-2013 03:52
Beautiful images, Sam!

Bonnie Underwood		15-Mar-2013 18:42
Awesome. I wasn't able to see it even in an area not filled with light pollution. Clouds got me instead.

Tom LeRoy		15-Mar-2013 18:15
Fabulous, Sam. A stunning trio of shots. V

Bryan Murahashi		15-Mar-2013 04:09
Great captures, Sam. Looks like it may be getting brighter.

Hank Vander Velde		15-Mar-2013 01:40
A terrific/beautiful series of shots here Sam.

Bernie		15-Mar-2013 01:40
Technically and asthetically excellent!

Peter Stahl		14-Mar-2013 22:32
Superb job Sam !!! :-))

godro		14-Mar-2013 21:18
Nice composition,well done!

Vickie BROWN		14-Mar-2013 18:07
Marvellous series and patience, Sam! Beautiful tones of this trio, love the top one especially! BV

Carol Rollins		14-Mar-2013 17:33
Outstanding series. I love how the moon and comet appear in the top image. Beautiful stuff, Sam.

Guest		14-Mar-2013 15:02
Excellent series of images depicting the comet...

Marcia Colelli		14-Mar-2013 14:01
Beautiful capture. Wonderful colors V

Mike Stobbs		14-Mar-2013 13:14
Well done Sam......braVo..Mike

Jim Coffman		14-Mar-2013 13:09
Simply amazing image,Sam! I sure would love to see it but we are lucky to see the sun as of late!

pkocinski		14-Mar-2013 13:06
I am enjoying your captures of this comet.

Ika Zinka Eferl		14-Mar-2013 12:50
Excellent galery!V

Kevin Fairburn		14-Mar-2013 12:23
Fantastic shot .... beautiful colors.. v!

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		14-Mar-2013 12:08
A great (and fortunate series Sam - you and you lack of cloud) trio of nights.

Chris Morton		14-Mar-2013 08:24
another great image for this series

Guest		14-Mar-2013 06:33
Best capture yet! what a desert scene you've captured here with that beautiful sky, the comet, moon, and mountain and cactus silouettes. Very nice!

scorpius		14-Mar-2013 06:17
very nice! v!

joseantonio		14-Mar-2013 05:25
Love the different tones in that sky....v.

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