Big Dipper and Comet Neowise C2020 F3

Photographer: Giorgia Hofer
Country: Italy

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-lapse videos of the rotation of the 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 startrails 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.

Also see video in Zenodo: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10360171