Saguaros embrace Comet T at Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS graced the Sonoran Desert in 2024. In Mysterious Traveler, Carla Meeske captures the famous comet streaking through the sky above a saguaro forest near her home in Scottsdale, AZ.This photograph was a technical challenge to get the saguaros into sharp focus in the middle of the night, using a 200mm lens. There are nearly 20 frames stacked together to bring this image to life. A remarkable effort to capture a once in a lifetime celestial event. Bring home the mysterious comet magic with a shimmering fine art print.

Artist’s Story

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS graces the saguaros. What a treat, with her 18 million mile tail. In 80,000 years she may return, Scottsdale, AZ

Print and Edition Information

Available in ChromaLuxe Semi Gloss Metal or Matte P99 Acrylic. Some images also available in Fine Art Paper Digitally signed with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Edition

Collectable Limited Edition. Only 6 copies of each size will be produced on Chromalux or Acrylic. Paper prints are open edition.