Mt Wilson turnout, off Hwy 2 (Angeles Crest Hwy) [ Comet T-A, Oct 14/Mon 2024 ]

Super rush packing, got everything together, sped to Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2). Sunset in west, looking for clear western horizon. 2 turnoffs didn't have enough western horizon, could see moon rising in East

Finally, found a turnout -- small group of people walking in from a ridge. Luckily,it had JUST enough west horizon. Caught comet setting into a slope

ABSOLUTELY could not find it naked eye, or in 10x40 binos. Finally, did a test exposure with 50mm lens -- Venus on left part of frame.. Luckly, comet showed up on right side of frame..!!

Scrambled with 80-200/4 zoom, tripod-mounted shots at various focal lengths:

135mm:

200mm: