National Astronomical Research Institute NARIT reveal photos Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) From the top of Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai Province on January 22, 2023, which is when the comet passed the point closest to the sun in its orbit (Perihelion position) and began to appear with a tail that was elongated. other This image is an astronomical photograph made by Thai people of the week.
From this picture there are a number of tails. 3 tails namely “tail ion” has the longest character Point directly to the top left corner. “Dusty Tail” There is a cloudy appearance to the left, although it does not look very long now. But there is a chance to notice a longer dust tail in the coming days. And finally, a special type of tail called “Antitail” is a large dust particle that is not blown away by the sun’s rays The observer’s point of view on Earth therefore appears as a sharp line pointing towards the Sun. and tend to point in the direction opposite to the other tail Visible for a short time Only when the comet orbits between the Earth and the Sun. And our planet orbits past or close to the comet’s orbital plane. Then our world will be in the side view of these dust ridges. So we can see it as the third tail of the comet rising up.
comet Is an object in the solar system consisting of ice, carbon dioxide, methane, ammonia, which is a compound that sublimates easily. Including dust and stones mixed together. originated in the outer solar system and takes years to orbit the sun when orbiting into the inner solar system It appears as a bright object with its tail crossing the night sky. Each tail is a different substance emitted by the comet that reflects the sun’s rays.
For those who are interested in monitoring comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), it is not visible to the naked eye during this period. can be observed through binoculars Or a telescope expanding from 10 times or more appears in the sky. dragon constellation area north east From about 1:30 a.m. In late January to early February It is when this comet is closest to Earth. (Between February 1-2) will appear in the sky around the northern constellation Giraffe since the sun sets until dawn before the sun rises the next day. More brightness is expected. and may have the potential to be seen with the naked eye in pitch darkness.
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) The shooting details are as follows: Photographed: January 22, 2023 / Shooting time: Around 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM / Location: Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province
