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“Comet NEOWISE”
Description:
In July of 2020, Comet NEOWISE lit up the Northern Hemisphere sky with a bright core and sweeping dust tail. Visible from Oregon without a telescope, the comet became a rare highlight of the summer, drawing people outdoors to witness one of the brightest comets in more than two decades.
Story:
Comet NEOWISE leaves behind a trail of dust and charged particles as it soars through the night sky on July 15th, 2020.
Not since 1997, when Comet Hale–Bopp scorched through the night sky, had a comet been so visible with the naked eye. Photographed from the football field at Chehalem Valley Middle School in Newberg, Oregon, I used a telephoto lens to get up close to the comet as it passed in front of the Lynx Constellation.
My older brother joined me — a rare visit with family during the COVID-19 pandemic. We socially distanced and wore masks while enjoying a moment together, appreciating this natural wonder.
When reflecting on this photograph, I see not just a comet, but a hole torn in fabric — sand spilling out of a pocket. There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on our planet. “Comet NEOWISE” reminds me how inextricably connected we are to the fabric of the cosmos.
-BAP
Location:
(Lynx Constellation)
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Newberg, Oregon
45° 19' 37.6'' N, 122° 58' 59'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 22:32 PDT
Date: July 15th, 2020
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 300 mm f/4E, Tripod
ISO 6400, 300 mm, f/8, 2.5sec
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“Comet NEOWISE”
Description:
In July of 2020, Comet NEOWISE lit up the Northern Hemisphere sky with a bright core and sweeping dust tail. Visible from Oregon without a telescope, the comet became a rare highlight of the summer, drawing people outdoors to witness one of the brightest comets in more than two decades.
Story:
Comet NEOWISE leaves behind a trail of dust and charged particles as it soars through the night sky on July 15th, 2020.
Not since 1997, when Comet Hale–Bopp scorched through the night sky, had a comet been so visible with the naked eye. Photographed from the football field at Chehalem Valley Middle School in Newberg, Oregon, I used a telephoto lens to get up close to the comet as it passed in front of the Lynx Constellation.
My older brother joined me — a rare visit with family during the COVID-19 pandemic. We socially distanced and wore masks while enjoying a moment together, appreciating this natural wonder.
When reflecting on this photograph, I see not just a comet, but a hole torn in fabric — sand spilling out of a pocket. There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on our planet. “Comet NEOWISE” reminds me how inextricably connected we are to the fabric of the cosmos.
-BAP
Location:
(Lynx Constellation)
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Newberg, Oregon
45° 19' 37.6'' N, 122° 58' 59'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 22:32 PDT
Date: July 15th, 2020
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 300 mm f/4E, Tripod
ISO 6400, 300 mm, f/8, 2.5sec
