Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Timelapse at Rockburn Branch Park

We were in eastern Howard County, Maryland tonight and ended up going to Rockburn Branch Park to see the comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). This ended up being a pretty good location as we found an area that was clear of trees and artificial light. Although we still could not see it with the naked eye, we were once again easily able to photograph it.

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C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) at Shenandoah National Park

We visited Shenandoah National Park this evening to try and see a comet, C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). The weather forecast was favorable and things looked good on our way in with clear skies. Unfortunately, it was quite hazy and some clouds rolled in to the west before sunset and our viewing turned out to be only partially successful.

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Another Meadowlark Morning

We decided to head out to the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens again today, just like last Saturday! There was quite a bit new as many displays were setup for the annual Winter Walk of Lights. Some plants have been removed to make room, though there was still plenty to see. But, unlike last week, we didn’t see a single Eastern Bluebird! We did find a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker though, something we haven’t seen very often!

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