The Chinese Astronomical Observatory discovers a new comet

NANJING, March 2 (Xinhua) — An object seen sporadically across the sky in January has been confirmed by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center as a comet. The comet was first spotted on January 9 by astronomers at the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The said center confirmed the discovery … Read more

Visitor from afar | National Geographic

Visitor from afar |  National Geographic

National Geographic Hungary This is how our readers saw comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which in many places neanderthal cometwas referred to as, since it was in our vicinity 50,000 years ago before its current visit. Since comets are dynamically changing celestial bodies, they can even have noticeable differences from hour to hour, mainly in the … Read more

Green Neanderthal Comet C/2022 E3 is moving away from Earth

Green Neanderthal Comet C/2022 E3 is moving away from Earth

Good visibility for Central Germany: You should have binoculars to hand for observation Although C/2022 E3 is so far away, we can observe it. In early February, its brightness at the Nachimmel is 5.5 mag. The magnitude (mag) describes the apparent brightness of a star or celestial body. The smaller the number, the brighter the … Read more

Green Comet and Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower Color the February Astronomical Phenomena

Green Comet and Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower Color the February Astronomical Phenomena

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Sky events in February 2023 are colored by apparitions comet green or C/2022 E3 (ZTF) and Alpha Centaurid meteor shower. According to astronomers from Southern Sky Community, Avivah Yamani, the comet can be observed until the end of February. “In the north direction, until the end of the month the brightness will … Read more

Once in 50,000 years, a green comet flies past the Earth and Space Museum: Hong Kong is seriously polluted and difficult to observe with the naked eye | Social Affairs

Once in 50,000 years, a green comet flies past the Earth and Space Museum: Hong Kong is seriously polluted and difficult to observe with the naked eye | Social Affairs

A green comet newly discovered in March last year is flying past the earth and the sun, and will be closest to the earth on February 1st, which is an excellent opportunity once in 50,000 years. However, the Hong Kong Space Museum pointed out that Hong Kong is seriously polluted by light, so I believe … Read more

How To See The Super Rare Green Comet Tonight

How To See The Super Rare Green Comet Tonight

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be available from Indonesia starting tonight, 1 February 2023. This is super rare cometsbecause it passes near Earth once every 50,000 years. According to Andi Pangerang from the Space Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the green glowing comet will be visible from Indonesia starting at … Read more

The Rare Phenomenon of the Green Comet Appears Every 50,000 Years, Here’s How to See It

The Rare Phenomenon of the Green Comet Appears Every 50,000 Years, Here’s How to See It

The maximum altitude reaches 30.7 degrees for DKI Jakarta and its surroundings. This comet’s sunrise time will be faster every day and on January 29, this comet will appear around midnight in the North near the constellation Ursa Minor. On January 29, the comet will be visible twice at midnight and at 23:00 local time. … Read more

Get to know ZTF’s Green Comet, which will pass near Earth this early February

Get to know ZTF’s Green Comet, which will pass near Earth this early February

KOMPAS.com – At the beginning of February, comet rare will pass near Earth, and its appearance can be witnessed in Indonesia without the use of optical aids. Comet this is green comet named C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Green comet The ZTF was first observed on July 10, 2021. According to researcher from the Space Research Center … Read more