MalangNetwork.com – Late August to mid-September 2023 the night sky presents a unique phenomenon for astronomy lovers.
A comet is currently approaching the sun and can be observed from Earth.
The celestial body is called Comet Nishimura, or officially named C/2023 P1 Nishimura.
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Currently, the comet can be observed in the night sky using a telescope.
However, this comet is predicted to be at its closest point to Earth on September 12.
At that time, Comet Nishimura will be brighter and easier to see for observers on earth.
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In fact, it is likely that this comet was visible to the naked eye on that date.
So, before watching it in person, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about Comet Nishimura.
Summarized MalangNetwork.com From various sources, here are 10 facts about Nishimura’s Comet.
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1. Just discovered the second week of August 2023
This comet was discovered by an amateur astronomer from Japan, Hideo Nishimura, while making observations on August 11 and 12.
2. The name is taken from the name of the inventor
Discovered by Hideo Nishimura, this comet is also named Comet Nishimura, or officially C/2023 P1 Nishimura.
2023-09-04 15:09:00
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