How To Photograph Comet NEOWISE

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  • @Pletharoe
    @Pletharoe 4 года назад +345

    I’m in the fortunate position of being an airline pilot and at 41000ft today over the mid Atlantic, this comet was almost blinding. It’s absolutely stunning and something everyone should try to get out and see. Great video!

    • @partyrooster2656
      @partyrooster2656 4 года назад +14

      Take a photo. Ask anyone you know with a camera to borrow it and take a shot! Just anything to remember the moment.

    • @naomihorton4882
      @naomihorton4882 4 года назад +3

      That's awesome! I want to be a commercial pilot, and these are one of these times which make me so excited to be one Especially for the red eye flights. The sky is BEAUTIFUL!

    • @Dcvillnz
      @Dcvillnz 4 года назад +6

      You should of snapped some pictures

    • @carlosortega8357
      @carlosortega8357 4 года назад +4

      I a a retired Flt Attendant (AA Airlines, BOG based), and was also very fortunate in having seen several awesome events from up there, like launch of space shuttle right in front of cockpit going north into MIA airport from S.America, the ISS above us going in the very same direction as our flight (lasting nearly 15 minutes), another rocket launch at 4 a.m. I miss a lot ended!

    • @markmd9
      @markmd9 4 года назад +2

      Sadly, in cities we can only clearly see the moon.
      Above any clouds, in the middle of nowhere - perfect wish location for every astronomer

  • @TerryMacSweeney
    @TerryMacSweeney 5 месяцев назад +1

    Alyn’s infectious enthusiasm in this video got me out all those years ago to plan and shoot Neowise. He will be dearly missed 😢

    • @beyond_every_valley
      @beyond_every_valley 4 месяца назад

      Same here, I'm so shocked about the news. I'm here to watch this for the 100th time!

  • @ezza2fly
    @ezza2fly 4 года назад +2

    These moments are so rare in life. This is the first video I have seen of yours and I hit subscribe. Love your style and I agree this helps a little bit right now! I'm hoping this stays bright for us in the southern hemisphere, fingers crossed.

  • @yoshito8912
    @yoshito8912 4 года назад +4

    NEOWISE COMET and the scenery are in perfect harmony. I was impressed!

  • @FilippoMasoni
    @FilippoMasoni 4 года назад +48

    Feeling the excitement, I was the same this morning when I went out and saw it with my naked eye. And on top of that, I got NLCs just under the comet, which is super rare on such a low latitude as Italy. In one day I got to see a comet and NLCs for the first time. Super happy, thank you so much Alyn for inspiring me to get up so early and go out, super worth it. If I could subscribe 2 or 3 times I would!

    • @AlynWallace
      @AlynWallace  4 года назад +7

      No way you got some NLCs in Italy this morning! Wow awesome dude

    • @FilippoMasoni
      @FilippoMasoni 4 года назад +1

      @@AlynWallace I couldn't believe it, I thought that must be just a weird cloud, but then I read it on the news and confirmed by other people. So amazing especially with the comet

    • @drk321
      @drk321 4 года назад +2

      Help me out, what are NLC's? I'm a noob.

    • @AlynWallace
      @AlynWallace  4 года назад +2

      @@drk321 noctilucent clouds, I made a video about them

    • @benphtobooth
      @benphtobooth 4 года назад +1

      I had the same reaction too! A mix of laughter, shaky hands, and silent pauses to grasp what we're seeing! Such an awesome experience. And so worth driving for hours to catch some dark and clear skies. Awesome you got to see the NCLs too and great vid Alyn! I actually bumped into a group with a telescope in the middle of the Canadian prairies at 3am. So random!

  • @williamflorinjr.8541
    @williamflorinjr.8541 4 года назад +2

    That's a fantastic shot and a awesome image. Thanks Alyn.

  • @Salvadorsalais
    @Salvadorsalais 4 года назад +2

    So cool to see other photogs excited about this and putting in the work to capture it and share it

  • @jeffburnham6611
    @jeffburnham6611 4 года назад +21

    I don't know what is more amazing, this comet or Alyn wearing a friggin jacket and cap in July because its cold lol.

  • @PaulQuinones
    @PaulQuinones 4 года назад +11

    I love the way You love astrophotography. It's so inspiring. I'll be out in my night sky this weekend

  • @AstroBackyard
    @AstroBackyard 4 года назад +29

    Loved this one, buddy. Amazing shot!!

    • @PreetiGupta-uo2cs
      @PreetiGupta-uo2cs 4 года назад +1

      AstroBackyard big fan ;)

    • @schumifan93
      @schumifan93 4 года назад +1

      You should make a video of capturing the comet too, AstroBackyard

  • @rosalindklein125
    @rosalindklein125 4 года назад

    I love your enthusiasm. Neowise got up above the trees and houses in rural Germany tonight. Relaxing comet-gazing.

  • @Cassinspace
    @Cassinspace 4 года назад +1

    Been watching your channel for months in the USA... I'm waking up early tomorrow morning to photograph the planets and see this magnificent comet. I can feel your enthusiasm which makes me really excited

  • @98vwgolf
    @98vwgolf 4 года назад +2

    I love this channel. I feel like you connect with your audience on an emotional level, vs others that just seem to market a product.
    I can tell you are passionate about your craft, and I think thats a big reason why I enjoy your videos so much.
    I'm hoping myself to get out there tomorrow morning early, I can't wait to see this in person.
    best wishes and clear skies from Maryland, U.S.A

  • @Astrolavista
    @Astrolavista 4 года назад +1

    Love it, love it, love it! The excitement was palpable. Absolutely brilliant shots and time lapse , well worth the journey you made. There is no way I'm missing a shot of this comet!

  • @michaeldavis2818
    @michaeldavis2818 4 года назад +5

    Another great video Alyn and I ABSOLUTELY loved your reaction to capturing it! Alas, I got up at 3:45am in Minnesota to do the same thing but the clouds didn't cooperate...I also don't have the power of 51k subscribers praying for clear skies! As always, thank you for sharing!

  • @apb9869
    @apb9869 4 года назад +2

    Your reaction is just as delightful as the viewing itself! Great work!

  • @hoonior
    @hoonior 4 года назад +1

    I've been a subscriber since I found your video on how to do star trails and every one I've watched has been brilliant. They're so useful and your enthusiasm really shines through. Thanks Alyn.

  • @MarcusOania8
    @MarcusOania8 4 года назад +6

    I love how excited you are. Im going out tomorrow morning to check it out, hopeful for less cloudy skies in Florida.

  • @smwilks3
    @smwilks3 4 года назад +1

    Alyn, love your work and tips. Please post a note on how you process the comet images, short exposures vs long exposures. Thanks for great video!

  • @The_Druid
    @The_Druid 4 года назад +1

    I drove more than 2 hours to the South West coast too but the clouds decided to stay put! Brilliant work Alyn... love the shot and the timelapse is gorgeous!

  • @heldermartins2136
    @heldermartins2136 4 года назад +2

    I got to thank you on this one. I was just going to watch you photograph a comet which I really didn't know what to expect or had big expectations, but watching you all happy made me want to go to the balcony and try to find it. And it was great!! The only problem is that North of where I am there is Lisbon (Portugal) which produces A LOT of light pollution and it definitely is not visible at the naked eye (and very close to the horizon). Even so, I was able to find it and somehow I felt joy xD. Now, I will for sure look for a spot beyond Lisbon where I can find a darker sky and see if I can get some better shot!
    Well done and keep it up!

  • @Rwm18
    @Rwm18 4 года назад +9

    Missed these vlogs. What a bang straight out of the lockdown gate. 👍🏻

  • @tomwedge308
    @tomwedge308 4 года назад

    Can’t thank you enough for making this video. I’ve been up all night shooting the Milky Way and for the last Hour and a half Comet Neowise. Haven’t had so much fun in ages. Just waiting for the sunrise.

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk 4 года назад +2

    That enthusiasm never gets old fella... I may well have to get up and spend some time with a Comet.

  • @Echinacea53
    @Echinacea53 4 года назад +5

    I can feel your emotions!🤩:)
    Awesome view😍
    Thank you for showing.

  • @planecrush772
    @planecrush772 4 года назад +3

    Glad to have you back after the lockdown Alyn!!! Great video as always...

  • @davidstrange4883
    @davidstrange4883 4 года назад +1

    Well done Alyn - admire your dedication!

  • @DaveMcKeegan
    @DaveMcKeegan 4 года назад +11

    Great that you're finally allowed back out into the wild 😁
    I'm looking forward to later this month when it's higher ... Hopefully the weather improves by then as well

    • @AlynWallace
      @AlynWallace  4 года назад +2

      Haha thanks dude! Don't hold your breath it could fade with no notice. Get it asap

    • @as680783
      @as680783 4 года назад

      Agree with Alyn. The astronomical community expect it to fade rapidly after the 15th July. The higher it is the further and faster it's racing away from the heat and reflectivity of the sun. Take advantage of any clear skies you can or else you could regret it. Good luck!

  • @weatherandsky
    @weatherandsky 4 года назад +5

    You're hilarious!! I was cracking up about the subscribe for the clouds to clear. Huge congratulations!!! I'm so glad you got this. I'm with you... I can't wait to see how this comet will do when it gets further from the sun. Might be fainter but in darker skies, it might be amazing with longer exposures! I'm so looking forward to it!

  • @frasermcrae3416
    @frasermcrae3416 4 года назад +1

    Love it Alyn as always, got to love your Astro Vlogs, keep it up

  • @sohalscapes
    @sohalscapes 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video so glad you got the image as this is your niche 😍📸🔥

  • @Scanner7759
    @Scanner7759 4 года назад +1

    Stunning and brilliant alyn ,
    It's a great show you do ,

  • @scotty4418
    @scotty4418 4 года назад

    Certainly a good tonic for you Alyn considering the impact of recent months. Hopefully this is a positive sign of a brighter future and you can get back out pursuing your career and passion once again

  • @nibs8837
    @nibs8837 4 года назад

    I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one to be caught up in a transport of joy when I finally get to see these things with my own eyes!

  • @jonnyanderson2271
    @jonnyanderson2271 4 года назад +2

    Awesome work! Very lucky that lockdown eased just before we had that beautiful comet. You’re work is awesome as a whole. 🤯😎👊

  • @TomWelland
    @TomWelland 4 года назад +3

    What a lovely treat to end your lockdown 🙌🏼

  • @astrouniverse508
    @astrouniverse508 4 года назад +1

    This is by far my favourite video on this, I can’t stop watching because it’s so spectacular, thank you for the brilliant footage and look forward to the future :) 🪐🚀

  • @Kevin.kistermann
    @Kevin.kistermann 4 года назад +3

    I will try to catch this beauty on saturday, thanks Alyn for the awesome vlog

  • @psychicwoman
    @psychicwoman 4 года назад +1

    Spectacular Thank You for all that you do to share these marvelous videos with the 🌏🌍🌎🇺🇸

  • @nmcaver6611
    @nmcaver6611 4 года назад +20

    So many of us had the same experience you did this morning. My equipment is highly computerized and I had to wake up hit on and wait for the mount to slew. I picked up a small pair of opera glasses to locate some guide stars (extreme light pollution at my location) and the comet practically slapped me in the face. So bright! with a stunning twin tail appearance. My images show a ruddy brown and gold color around the bright nucleus but this may have been due to a nearby forest fire.

    • @linkedwinters
      @linkedwinters 4 года назад

      Is it really that bright? I've seen it and it's beautiful but it's not as bright as I thought it would have been.

  • @timscanlanphotography
    @timscanlanphotography 4 года назад +2

    Love it Alyn! Tension builds and then it's a hit !! Great images buddy !

  • @jishnu13
    @jishnu13 4 года назад +1

    Great to have you back Alyn!

  • @michellepullen6619
    @michellepullen6619 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant, I was stoked for you. What a way to exit lockdown !

  • @Sushi0923
    @Sushi0923 4 года назад

    You are so stoked, man. Love it. Congrats and you got the image you wanted.

  • @stacybamon6073
    @stacybamon6073 4 года назад +3

    Thank you Alyn, I was planning on going out this morning, but we had cloud, tomorrow morning has a clear forecast. I'm getting quite excited now after seeing your photos.

  • @rajpassy4154
    @rajpassy4154 4 года назад

    Your enthusiasm is infectious - got a new subscriber right here!

  • @francescad4054
    @francescad4054 4 года назад +1

    I’ve been following you some time and want to say I greatly admire you. I like your enthusiasm and your ethics. The quote is marvelous, the sky is bringing together people and this comet is a gift. Amazing to think the ancient thought they were signs of bad omen. There was a comet in the sky when my first son was born and I used to watch it every night before turning in. This is less bright but three days ago I spotted it with binoculars and I was over the moon, just like you said. Looking forward to more of your inspirational videos. Clear skies.

  • @starman1969
    @starman1969 4 года назад

    Well done pal. Really glad you got the comet. I hope I have a chance to capture it when this horrible weather clears.

  • @whiteskyphotographics3033
    @whiteskyphotographics3033 4 года назад +12

    Stunning images Alyn ✨☄️, I am waiting for some clear skies up here in the northeast of Scotland and because of a latitude it should be a bit higher in the sky but then we have brighter exposure of the night sky with the sun skipping the horizon to deal with lol. Bring on a weather window!

  • @stephaniefranklin4594
    @stephaniefranklin4594 4 года назад

    thank you Alyn.. Great experience and will be out today tj look for my spot to shoot this great event... I pray that people figure out that our mother earth is repairing herself from all the damage the careless humans have caused her. And see how blessed we are to experience NEOWISE AND ALL THE PLANETS THAT LINE UP FOR ALL TO SEE... I FEEL privileged***

  • @piacere_lore
    @piacere_lore 4 года назад

    I haven't felt so this hyped about one of your videos since the total solar eclipse one, this was very exciting! Thanks as always for these vlogs, they help a lot my motivation to keep pursuing astrophotography!

  • @williemacdonald72
    @williemacdonald72 4 года назад +5

    Loved your reaction when you realised you had captured it, you were like a bairn on Christmas morning finding out that the big present was the thing you had been desperate for all year.

  • @alisonfairley5444
    @alisonfairley5444 4 года назад +2

    Could feel your excitement! Wow! just awesome!

  • @AstroHBF
    @AstroHBF 4 года назад +4

    Love when nights like that happen! Awesome pics. I have to see that comet soon

  • @gronkout
    @gronkout 4 года назад

    Was looking for a daily or weekly vlogger to briefly tell me “what was up” this week and came across this vid. Not exactly what I was looking for but got me with your production skills. Nice work!

  • @Christophhiessphotography
    @Christophhiessphotography 4 года назад +2

    Really awesome Alyn!

  • @melanievoigt
    @melanievoigt 4 года назад

    Very well captured! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

  • @shellyrae777
    @shellyrae777 4 года назад

    I’m so glad to see someone else as excited as I was when seeing the comet. Amazing pictures!

  • @ClareMcCahill
    @ClareMcCahill 4 года назад

    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 EPIC camera tip... "Hit that subscribe button and the clouds will clear" 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Love it!!!

  • @MadsPeterIversen
    @MadsPeterIversen 4 года назад +1

    Haha, I can so relate to that decision-making at 4:00 :D Congratulations with the shot! Can't wait to see more :D

    • @AlynWallace
      @AlynWallace  4 года назад +1

      I'm sure the accumulated stress of these scenarios is knocking years off photographers life expectancy 😂 thanks dude

  • @PeterSmithwoodsmith
    @PeterSmithwoodsmith 4 года назад

    Outstanding video. Well captured Alyn. Thanks for sharing

  • @gemmarichards5035
    @gemmarichards5035 4 года назад

    I'm not having any luck with the noctilucent clouds for the past 2 weeks, this is something else to keep my eyes out for. Love how happy you were in this vlog :-)

  • @chrisbullett1513
    @chrisbullett1513 4 года назад +1

    One of the best intros on RUclips 🔥 I have been preparing for the Perseid meteor shower in August just need the what's in the night sky episode to guide me+

  • @mick8586
    @mick8586 4 года назад +1

    WOW, Stunning ,great work Alan

  • @seantomlinson3320
    @seantomlinson3320 4 года назад

    Awesome. So glad the sky cooperated! I hadn't heard about this. I need to wait another week or so here in the middle of the USA.

  • @RoweFilms
    @RoweFilms 4 года назад

    Great video mate. What an epic sight that is. Exeter is my hometown, can’t believe out of everywhere around here you ended up at Starcross train station 😂. Came out fantastic though. Lovely composition across the estuary with Exmouth across the water. Nicely done. Subscribed 🙌

  • @steveg4iwr
    @steveg4iwr 4 года назад

    Stunning images. I'm hoping to see it tonight in North Lincolnshire. This is the 5th time of watching and your excitement is infectious. Stay well.

  • @aspirinwhite
    @aspirinwhite 4 года назад

    thankyou for showing us some lovely visuals of the comet!

  • @perfectionbox
    @perfectionbox 4 года назад +6

    I remember hale-bopp... yeah, comets are breathtaking 🥰

    • @LucyJazzy85
      @LucyJazzy85 4 года назад

      Yes!! Hale-Bopp was about as perfect as you can get... the quintessential comet horizontal in the sky for what seemed ages... I remember all the hype around Halley’s comet but it was a dud then Hale-Bopp completely made up for it. What I think is very cool about this one ( Neowise) is that it’s a twin-tailed comet... and also all the effort to see it makes it even more special. 💜

    • @anitarussum4590
      @anitarussum4590 3 года назад

      me too, i saw Hale-bopp a lot. Unfortunately i live with light pollution, and overcast skies 😭 Didn’t see Neowise. I forgot how much fun this video is! i saw it 5 months ago, and today is 1/2/2021.... Thanks Alyn! One of your best😅

  • @AstroForumSpace
    @AstroForumSpace 4 года назад

    Insane capture, congrats! Really enjoyed your video.

  • @GMC43
    @GMC43 4 года назад +4

    Amazing mate got goose bumps watching this

  • @thomaskeler4020
    @thomaskeler4020 4 года назад +1

    Great, thank You so very mutch. Your Channel is so inspiring!

  • @michaelmattaliano5899
    @michaelmattaliano5899 4 года назад

    LOVED your video.
    Coming to you from NJ... I will be making my trek tomorrow to try and catch this.
    Keep trecking!

  • @elmikol2443
    @elmikol2443 4 года назад +1

    Nice job Alyn! I am planning on trying to capture it tomorrow here in Phoenix!

  • @stephensturdy3448
    @stephensturdy3448 4 года назад

    Thank you for inspiring us, we got up in the middle of last night and drove from Birmingham to the Cotswolds. The comet was an incredible sight and we had a display of noctilucents alongside. A night we wont forget.

  • @photoggenes7443
    @photoggenes7443 4 года назад

    I just shared this video with my wife and all your emotions she kept saying. Wow, that's you. I'm going out again in the morning with my tracking mount hoping to get the ion jet that formed. Clear skies.

  • @1974lionsfan
    @1974lionsfan 4 года назад

    I finally got pic of it last night and my excitement was just like yours! Its amazing to see

  • @ianc9843
    @ianc9843 4 года назад

    Great video, my man. Headed out to super dark sky Arizona-California border tonight to check this sucker in the morning. Can’t wait!

  • @LucyJazzy85
    @LucyJazzy85 4 года назад

    Glad I stayed... that was brill and your enthusiasm is infectious... I use a Cannon SLR but don’t have as long a lens as you. All the same, as it is the 14th I should be able to get a great shot if I get out of these trees surrounding me. Thanks bunches 💜

  • @RikFreemanPhotographer
    @RikFreemanPhotographer 4 года назад

    Great vid Alyn and what a result. Love seeing you get the thrills seeing the comet, so reminded me off a few weeks ago when I spotted the ISS with the HDT9 capsule behind it. I know it is a bone of contention and I was not going to bother with the ISS but seeing the shot it was? .. OMG WTF is that behind it? Then I remembered a couple of days before the capsule launch to dock with the ISS. So yes, that feeling when you know you have not just witnessed something amazing but to catch it as well.. Priceless.

  • @easy56wedge
    @easy56wedge 4 года назад

    To take photos of Comet Neowise, I ended up taking about a 45 minute drive to a nearby lake in the Sierra foothills of the Central Valley of California. Unfortunately the best place for an unobstructed view of the NE was on the wrong side of the lake so I couldn’t get any water in the frame. I did get some nice foothill foreground and a few car lights in my images. I tried shooting 150mm with my Nikon D810 and stacked 20 exposures shot at 1600 iso. We had a fair amount of forest fire smoke haze but it kind of added to the color as well as softened the comet. Stars had slight streaks but acceptable. I also shot 400mm but though I got a decent image I find it boring without any foreground element. I settled on four “decent” images. Heading out again tomorrow morning and will try a 50mm lens as well as the 150-600mm and 35-150mm again. Alyn, I totally “get” your excitement at seeing the comet and being able to photograph it. I had the same reaction. Best of luck in your future night sky forays!

  • @IzhanZubir
    @IzhanZubir 4 года назад

    Awesome vlog man. I haven't got the chance to see the comet just yet. Hopefully soon. Much love from Malaysia

  • @mr_nemo24
    @mr_nemo24 4 года назад +1

    This is dope. I did the picture the morning of the 8th and feels awesome. I used the Canon 77D and the Tamron 150-600mm. But the shots that I see from people who used shorter focal length and there are some elements like the horizon, mountains or whatever, are more interesting. Amaizing picture! Definetly I will go again.

  • @naomihorton4882
    @naomihorton4882 4 года назад

    Thank God someone is as excited as me!

  • @tino_
    @tino_ 4 года назад

    i took pics of it last night, the vibe was absolutley magical

  • @MichaelLevAstro
    @MichaelLevAstro 4 года назад +1

    Great capture alyn! looks awesome!
    Gonna try my luck friday morning, hoping it doesn't fall apart by then and holds strong 🤞

  • @Tommyr
    @Tommyr 4 года назад

    Very cool! Saw it last night for the first time in binoculars finally. Congrats!

  • @ant_hart
    @ant_hart 4 года назад

    WooHoo!! The Astrovlogs are back and we’re no longer garden bound!haha! ⭐️👍🏼⭐️

  • @raginic5180
    @raginic5180 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. It made the desire to go see it even stronger.

  • @johnmalin1676
    @johnmalin1676 4 года назад

    Another Fantastic Vlog Alyn 👍 If this rain ever goes away, i will give this a shot from my back garden. But as you said, its getting higher in the sky away from the twilight, and forecast for the weekend is looking good. 🤞 Keep up the good work pal.
    John

  • @dorianjones3819
    @dorianjones3819 4 года назад

    Cracking shot Alyn. This Friday (10th) has clear skies in S. Wales so could be another all nighter!

  • @rolsonn
    @rolsonn 4 года назад

    Glad you're getting out and what a way to celebrate by watching a comet.

  • @rubikclockweights
    @rubikclockweights 4 года назад +2

    ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL !!!! Im in North Devon, going out later to get me a shot.

  • @MrBuckoP
    @MrBuckoP 4 года назад

    Thank you. .I saw it from a suburb in Boston on July 9, at 4am.. Going to try out July 12. Don't think it will get as bright as Hale-Bopp. That was amazing! time will tell.

  • @John_Fugazzi
    @John_Fugazzi 4 года назад +6

    Impressive! I wasn't expecting nearly as much when you set out. This makes up for the one that broke up. Hope it lasts!

  • @ZombiemodzFPV
    @ZombiemodzFPV 4 года назад

    I had to click the sub button only because that is the best high pressure sell I've ever been subjected to! lol

  • @larryhawkins8311
    @larryhawkins8311 4 года назад +1

    Great photography, thanks for sharing!

  • @garethkelley3093
    @garethkelley3093 4 года назад +1

    Good grief Alyn, that was pretty special!
    Fair play mate, got the shot!

  • @christophermockford1502
    @christophermockford1502 4 года назад

    I just got it this morning, after failing to find the right site yesterday. Feels good to get it captured.

  • @jamescrawford3014
    @jamescrawford3014 4 года назад

    Fantastic images your enthusiasm is wonderful love it.