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Sketches and watercolor of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)

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#1 Aquarellia

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Posted 02 October 2024 - 03:42 AM

Hello sketchers

 

Here is a compilation of our observation of this discreet comet.

Our position was 43°N in Provence (France).  The watercolor is a souvenir of the observation made by six of us in the morning from a vista up the Ste Croix lake, looking for the apparition.  We had only 15 minutes of observation before being masked by sunlight.

Here are the ICQ' with all details for the comet hunters, skteches from left to right

 

2023A3  2024 09 29.19  I  2.2 TK  7.0B    10   5    7   30  m260 ICQ XX DEC - Name: Michel Deconinck; Location: Artignosc-sur-Verdon, Provence, France; RefStars: Alphard 2.0;
2023A3  2024 09 28.19  B  2.5 TK 12.0B 5  25   5    7/  20  m250 ICQ XX DEC - Name: Michel Deconinck; Location: Sainte Croix du Verdon, Provence, France;

Source: COBS

 

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I hope that you will be able to observe this comet, mainly mid october, just after the solar's passage.

 

Clear skies to you all !

 

 


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Posted 02 October 2024 - 07:38 AM

This made me happy.  Thanks for sharing. 


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Posted 02 October 2024 - 08:47 AM

The watercolor of your group observing the comet, while overlooking the lake and village,prior to sunrise is a marvel,superbe!


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Posted 02 October 2024 - 08:47 AM

These are lovely! I can't wait until the comet is visible in the evening and I have a chance to see it (my eastern view is very blocked haha)


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Posted 02 October 2024 - 09:14 AM

What a wonderful and delightful view! Thanks for sharing the moment. Beautifully done!
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 02:39 PM

Michel,

 

Very nice watercolor work on these sketches of the comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).

 

Always impressive work.

 

Frank :)


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Posted 03 October 2024 - 06:55 PM

Always enjoy seeing your paintings. Nice sketches as well.
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Posted 04 October 2024 - 07:32 AM

Wonderful watercolor work, and in Provence!


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