Big Dipper and Comet Neowise C2020 F3

Honorable mention in the 2023 IAU OAE Astrophotography Contest, category Time-lapses of rotation of Big Dipper or Southern Cross: Big Dipper and Comet Neowise C2020 F3, by Giorgia Hofer.

This time-lapse documents the trajectory of the iconic Big Dipper across three frames taken in July 2020, earning an honourable mention in the category of Time-lapses of rotation of Big Dipper or Southern Cross. Captured from three locations in Italy, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Auronzo di Cadore, Monte Rite, Cibiana di Cadore, and Casera Razzo, Vigo di Cadore, this visual odyssey showcases the captivating journey of the Big Dipper with the addition of trails of stars painting a celestial canvas. It not only traces the path of this renowned asterism but also features the rare appearance of comet Neowise C/2020 F3, an extraordinary event that graced our skies during July 2020.

Credit: Giorgia Hofer/IAU OAE (CC BY 4.0)