India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years
2 months ago

India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years

India Today  

A spectacular celestial display was witnessed in India on October 20, 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 graced the night sky above Hanle, Ladakh. The comet, visible to the naked eye, was captured in stunning detail by the High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope. The comet appeared remarkably bright, benefiting from the moonless night and the exceptionally dark skies of Hanle. The comet's visibility has also boosted astrotourism in the region, with visitors from across India and abroad coming to witness this celestial spectacle.

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A3: Stunning new pictures show ‘comet of the century’ like never before
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A3: Stunning new pictures show ‘comet of the century’ like never before

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Telescopes in space have provided stunning new images of Comet A3, the so-called …

A3: ‘Comet of the century’ last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in the UK
2 months ago

A3: ‘Comet of the century’ last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in the UK

The Independent  

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Unveiling the Celestial Enigma: Kerala Observatory Tracks the 'Comet of the Century' C/2023 A3
2 months ago

Unveiling the Celestial Enigma: Kerala Observatory Tracks the 'Comet of the Century' C/2023 A3

New Indian Express  

The Kerala University's Astronomical Observatory has tracked the path of the comet C/2023 A3 and recorded some of its unique features. The comet, which has an extremely long orbital period, took roughly 80,000 years to complete one orbit around the sun. It is currently visible in the Orion constellation and is expected to be tracked for the next three days.

Comet A3: Astronomer says how to spot ‘comet of the century’ for final time in UK this week
2 months, 1 week ago

Comet A3: Astronomer says how to spot ‘comet of the century’ for final time in UK this week

The Independent  

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Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight
2 months, 1 week ago

Comet A3: ‘Comet of the century’ that was last viewed 80,000 years ago could be seen tonight

The Independent  

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Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!
2 months, 1 week ago

Stargazing in October: The comet is coming!

The Independent  

Next week look out for the most spectacular sky-sight of the year, as Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS hangs like a glowing dagger in our western skies after the Sun has set – the most spectacular cometary visitor for northern climes since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997. Its orbit shows that Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS was last near the Sun – and visible from the Earth …

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week
2 months, 1 week ago

How to see the ‘comet of the century’ this week

The Independent  

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Comet last spotted in Neanderthal times to make an extremely rare appearance later this MONTH
2 months, 1 week ago

Comet last spotted in Neanderthal times to make an extremely rare appearance later this MONTH

Daily Mail  

Even by the usual standards of stargazing, it is a rare opportunity. Comet C/2023 A3 was last seen when Neanderthals walked the Earth, experts say Now, though, it is set to make its closest approach to Earth, giving stargazers in the UK a good chance of spotting it in the evening - even without the help of binoculars or a …

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend
2 months, 1 week ago

Comet last seen by Neanderthals could be visible over the weekend

The Independent  

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Rare comet will be visible to the naked eye Saturday in California
2 months, 1 week ago

Rare comet will be visible to the naked eye Saturday in California

LA Times  

Comet C2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is seen low in the sky near the village of Aguas Blancas, Uruguay, at dawn on Sept. 28. And this truly is your only chance to see it; NASA said the comet, dubbed C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, isn’t expected to come within viewing distance again for 80,000 years. NASA officials said the comet made its closest transit …

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2023, a green comet that last visited Earth …

Spectacular moment comet streaks over Golden Gate Bridge at sunset - how to watch the phenomenon later this month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Spectacular moment comet streaks over Golden Gate Bridge at sunset - how to watch the phenomenon later this month

Daily Mail  

The 'comet of the century' was spotted in San Francisco, California, early Friday morning, and astronomers believe it will make another appearance in October. Comet A3 was seen flying over the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise early Friday morning, and is due to reappear in mid-October The 'comet of the century' is officially known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, named after the …

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A recently identified comet is growing “brighter than expected” and could be the …

How to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet this week: Bright space rock will be visible without a telescope for the first time in 80,000 YEARS - and you don't want to miss it
2 months, 4 weeks ago

How to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet this week: Bright space rock will be visible without a telescope for the first time in 80,000 YEARS - and you don't want to miss it

Daily Mail  

It was last witnessed by some of the first humans to venture out of Africa 80,000 years ago. Comet C/2023 A3 was only discovered early last year, but based on its orbital trajectory scientists estimate that it last passed Earth 80,000 years ago. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, posted a stunning clip of …

Scientists Predict Rare Naked-Eye Comet May Disintegrate Before Reaching Closest Point To Sun
5 months, 1 week ago

Scientists Predict Rare Naked-Eye Comet May Disintegrate Before Reaching Closest Point To Sun

News 18  

Scientists have warned that a rare naked-eye comet may disintegrate before it reaches its closest point to the Sun, according to a recent study. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered in January 2023 by China’s Purple Mountain Observatory and later identified by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in South Africa. However, a recent study led by Czech-American astronomer Zdeněk Sekanina suggests …

Himalayan Chandra Telescope at Ladakh Captures Stunning Images of ‘Devil’s Horn’ Comet As It Glides through Solar System
1 year ago

Himalayan Chandra Telescope at Ladakh Captures Stunning Images of ‘Devil’s Horn’ Comet As It Glides through Solar System

News 18  

The astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have captured stunning images of a peculiarly-shaped comet using the Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Ladakh. COMETS AND THEIR SPECTACULAR OUTBURSTS “The comet has had four outbursts already since July, each of which released a few billion kg of gas and dust from inside its surface and made it briefly brighten by almost …

Comet spanning 3,50,000 km in size captured by India's Himalayan Chandra Telescope
1 year ago

Comet spanning 3,50,000 km in size captured by India's Himalayan Chandra Telescope

India Today  

Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have captured a celestial spectacle from the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. Using the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, they photographed the enigmatic Comet P12/Pons-Brooks, a celestial object that has been playfully nicknamed the 'Devil Comet' or likened to the 'Millennium Falcon' for its distinctive appearance. The Himalayan Chandra Telescope photographed the enigmatic Comet …

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday
1 year, 2 months ago

Is Halley's Comet returning? Here's what is happening on Sunday

India Today  

The celestial calendar for 2023 is set to offer a spectacular show as the Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. The Orionid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October, is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind …

This comet will be visible in September. We won't be around next time it returns
1 year, 3 months ago

This comet will be visible in September. We won't be around next time it returns

India Today  

A newly discovered comet is making its way through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in over 400 years. Named Comet Nishimura after its discoverer, amateur Japanese astronomer Hideo Nishimura, the kilometer-sized celestial body will pass Earth safely on September 12, at a distance of over 80 million kilometers. Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere are encouraged to catch a …

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars
1 year, 9 months ago

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars

The Hindu  

Hot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the potential to be next year’s big story – C/2023 A3. Introducing comet C/2023 A3 Every year, a few dozen new comets are discovered – dirty snowballs moving on highly elongated paths around the Sun. Astronomers promised the public “the comet of the …

Comet not seen since humans first left Africa 80,000 years ago is making a return trip to Earth
1 year, 9 months ago

Comet not seen since humans first left Africa 80,000 years ago is making a return trip to Earth

Daily Mail  

A comet not seen since ancient humans first ventured out of Africa 80,000 years ago is on a return path toward Earth - and it should be visible to the naked eye. While not much is known about the comet, data shows it is a 'very large object' that should safely soar around the sun before being visible to the …

Green comet 2023 is now visible from Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
1 year, 10 months ago

Green comet 2023 is now visible from Earth for the first time in 50,000 years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The E3 comet – also known as C/2022 E3 – is not just a once-in-a-lifetime event, it …

India's highest telescope captures comet that last came to Earth 50,000 years ago
1 year, 11 months ago

India's highest telescope captures comet that last came to Earth 50,000 years ago

India Today  

The Himalayan Chandra Telescope on the foothills of Mount Saraswati in Ladakh's Hanle has captured the first images of a newly discovered comet that last arrived in the skies above Earth about 60,000 years ago. Astronomers expect that the comet will be visible in the skies above Earth in the early week of February and could be seen with the …

Nasa’s shares image of most distant in-bound comet ever found
2 years, 5 months ago

Nasa’s shares image of most distant in-bound comet ever found

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amateur astronomer Jose Chambo captured an image of comet C/2017 K2 on 20 June, which is now …

Astronomer Spots Rare, Recently Discovered Comet During Total Solar Eclipse in December
4 years ago

Astronomer Spots Rare, Recently Discovered Comet During Total Solar Eclipse in December

News 18  

An astronomer has spotted a little tiny speck flying past the Sun which is a recently discovered rare comet, as the world witnessed the total solar eclipse this month. This comet was first spotted in satellite data by Thai amateur astronomer Worachate Boonplod on the NASA-funded Sungrazer Project, as Chile and Argentina witnessed the total solar eclipse on December 14, …

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