This is a composite image that shows the movement of the comet C2022 E3 over 10 weeks. I imaged it every night I could with the same setup to track its movement across the constellation of Corona Borealis. During this time the planet earth moved faster around the sun than the comet, therefore the comet changed its direction from our perspective.
Here you can see how the comet moves across the solar system:
(animated using theskylive.org)
This has been the main project of mine for over two months now. Each clear or semi-clear night I imaged the comet for about 30-60 minutes, with varying success. I will probably continue to image the comet as it becomes brighter, but I consider the project complete, since it completed the loop.
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