Calgary photographers capture Comet NEOWISE with the aurora - Calgary Herald

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Photographers who chose to stay up late Monday night hit the astronomy jackpot when it comes to shooting the night sky.

First, in the starring role was Comet NEOWISE, which is one of the brightest comets to be seen in years.

But adding to the backdrop was the aurora borealis, and the Alberta-discovered atmospheric phenomena known as STEVE.

Photographer Chris Ratzlaff said Monday night was the first time he’d been out to photograph the aurora since the fall.

He composed an amazing shot with the Okotoks glacial erratic below the comet and the green glow of the aurora.

While he had some pro gear to take his shot, he said the comet is bright enough to capture with a newer phone. He tried a few shots with his, just to see if he could.

He said to use a tripod if possible, or find something to stabilize the phone.

“I was sitting in a chair and I had my arms stabilized against my knees,” he said.

Comet NEOWISE is seen above Downtown Calgary skyline on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The newly discovered comet has been visible in northerly latitudes for the past week and can be seen with the naked eye. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia

Ratzlaff said although it was initially an early-morning comet, your odds of seeing it at any time of night are growing.

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2020-07-14 22:14:31Z
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