Unveiling the Celestial Enigma: Kerala Observatory Tracks the 'Comet of the Century' C/2023 A3
5 months, 2 weeks 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.

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How to see the rare 'Sun-skirter' comet entering Australian skies this week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to see the rare 'Sun-skirter' comet entering Australian skies this week

ABC  

A rare Sun-skirting comet will be visible from the southern hemisphere this week as it flies past Earth for the first time in around 100,000 years. Astronomer Jonti Horner says the comet, also known as C/2024 G3 is, is "putting on an absolute show" for NASA's space-based solar observatories. "Even if the comet is a bit fainter I'd rather see …

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brightest comet in 20 years to appear this week

The Independent  

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Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Once-In-160,000-Year Comet To Be Visible Tonight. When And Where To Watch

ABP News  

In the rare celestial event, occurring once every 160,000 years, the Comet G3 ATLAS is likely to reach its peak brightness within 8.7 million miles of the Sun at its perihelion. This surge has sparked predictions that the comet could surpass the brightness of planets like Venus and Jupiter, potentially becoming the brightest comet observed in nearly two decades. Comet …

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine

Wired  

Hot on the tail of the Quadrantids meteor shower, another spectacle in the sky is about to arrive: comet Atlas C/2024 G3, which will reach perihelion—the point of its orbit closest to the sun—on January 13. When comet C/2024 G3 reaches perihelion, it will come within just 13.5 million kilometers of the sun—for context, Mercury, the planet closest to the …

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Comet that orbits the Sun once in 1,60,000 years will be visible from Earth

India Today  

The brightest comet in nearly two decades, Comet G3 ATLAS, is set to reach its peak brilliance later this week, raising excitement among skywatchers. Discovered on April 5, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Chile, Comet G3 ATLAS was initially faint, shining at a magnitude of +19—about 1,58,000 times dimmer than the faintest stars visible to the …

A3: Stunning new pictures show ‘comet of the century’ like never before
5 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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A3: ‘Comet of the century’ last seen 80,000 years ago still visible in the UK
5 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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India's Hanle Observatory Captures Stunning Comet for 80,000 Years
5 months, 1 week 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. …

Comet A3: Astronomer says how to spot ‘comet of the century’ for final time in UK this week
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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!
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

The Independent  

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Spectacular moment comet streaks over Golden Gate Bridge at sunset - how to watch the phenomenon later this month
5 months, 4 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 …

"Comet of the century" will be visible for first time in 80,000 years. Here's how to glimpse it
6 months ago

"Comet of the century" will be visible for first time in 80,000 years. Here's how to glimpse it

Salon  

The passing of a comet can bring feelings of either dread or wonder. More recently, science fiction movies like "Deep Impact" depict comets the size of Mount Everest on a collision course with Earth, prompting more contemporary characterizations of apocalyptic scenarios. "It should be bright enough to see with the naked eye, kind of starting today through early next week …

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

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

The Independent  

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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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Comet that passes Earth once every 71 years now visible in night sky
1 year ago

Comet that passes Earth once every 71 years now visible in night sky

The Independent  

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Across the Northern Hemisphere, now’s the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Across the Northern Hemisphere, now’s the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A newly discovered comet is swinging through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in more than 400 years. Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere should catch a glimpse as soon as possible — either this week or early next — because it will be another 400 years before the wandering ice ball returns. “So you really …

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

Osmania Universitys Astronomy Department students to photograph comet tonight
2 years, 1 month ago

Osmania Universitys Astronomy Department students to photograph comet tonight

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Osmania University’s Astronomy Department will carry out imaging of the greenish C/2022 E3 comet between 7 pm and 9 pm on Thursday by viewing it from an observatory outside the city. According to astronomy department head of department Dr D Shanti Priya, the imaging will be carried out by students at the Japal Rangapur observatory in Ranga Reddy district’s …

Green comet 2023 is now visible from Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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 …

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
2 years, 2 months ago

Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye

The Hindu  

A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun in the coming weeks for the first time in 50,000 years, astronomers have said. Rare visitor The comet has spent most of its life "at least 2,500 times more distant than the Earth is from the Sun", Prince said. Biver said …

Researchers discover a gargantuan comet 1,000 times bigger than usual heading towards Earth
3 years, 5 months ago

Researchers discover a gargantuan comet 1,000 times bigger than usual heading towards Earth

Firstpost  

Scientists predict that the comet will come closest to the Earth about a decade later, sometime in the year 2031. A gigantic comet, estimated to be about 1,000 times more massive than a typical comet, is heading towards the inner solar system. Later, the object appeared to have a tail - an indicator of being a comet and was seen …

Astronomer discovers rare comet during total solar eclipse
4 years, 3 months ago

Astronomer discovers rare comet during total solar eclipse

India TV News  

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, …

See Comet Neowise this week, or wait 6800 years
4 years, 8 months ago

See Comet Neowise this week, or wait 6800 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Comet Neowise or C/2020 F3 has become the object of interest for the 1000-strong community of stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in Hyderabad. Neowise is a comet discovered on March 27 by NASA's, Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, an orbiting telescope. Explaining how one can spot the Neowise comet, Dr. BG Sidharth, director, BM Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad said, …

Gushed at NEOWISE Comet Photos? Here's How You Can Click Your Own in India
4 years, 8 months ago

Gushed at NEOWISE Comet Photos? Here's How You Can Click Your Own in India

News 18  

Celestial events have always fascinated humans. NEOWISE has been named after NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, the space telescope that first observed the comet in March. As the next couple of days progress, it will get higher in the evening sky, so you're going to want to look northwest right under the Big Dipper," reported space.com quoting Joe …

Rare Neowise comet will be visible in north-western India from today: Here’s how and where you can watch it
4 years, 8 months ago

Rare Neowise comet will be visible in north-western India from today: Here’s how and where you can watch it

Firstpost  

As per a NASA solar system ambassador, the Neowise comet should be visible just before and around dawn till 11 July. #neowise #cometneowise 1/ pic.twitter.com/zI3TkVlv1H — Jeremy Perez July 9, 2020 Another Twitter user shared images of the comet as seen from Paris. As per NASA solar system ambassador Eddie Irizarry, Neowise should be visible just before and around the …

Neowise comet in India: All you need to know
4 years, 8 months ago

Neowise comet in India: All you need to know

India Today  

For the first time in history, we all are witnessing the Covid -19 pandemic on this earth. Adding more rare things to your protect- a rare comet 'C/2020 F3', also know as 'Neowise' will cross outside Earth's orbit on its way back to the outer parts of the solar system by mid-August. When Neowise comet will be visible in India …

Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show
4 years, 8 months ago

Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning nighttime show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail. Comet Neowise — the brightest comet visible from the Northern Hemisphere in a quarter-century — swept within Mercury’s orbit a week ago. It will be about 7,000 years before the comet returns, “so I wouldn’t …

New comet likely visitor from another solar system
5 years, 6 months ago

New comet likely visitor from another solar system

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The solar system may have another foreign guest. Both NASA and the European Space Agency are reporting that a newly discovered comet zooming toward the sun is likely from another star. Astronomers said Thursday it’s traveling 93,000 mph, so fast it likely originated outside our solar system. “We are now working on getting more observations of …

Stargazers to witness yet another celestial treat as brightest comet to pass by Earth today
6 years, 3 months ago

Stargazers to witness yet another celestial treat as brightest comet to pass by Earth today

India TV News  

Stargazers are in for a treat as the “brightest comet” is set to make one of the 10 closest comet flybys of Earth in 70 years, and one may even be able to see it without a telescope on Sunday, NASA said. Comet Wirtanen has already been visible in larger amateur telescopes, and while the brightness of comets is notoriously …

Halley's Comet return: Keep your eyes peeled for a cosmic fireworks display later this month
10 years, 5 months ago

Halley's Comet return: Keep your eyes peeled for a cosmic fireworks display later this month

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Halley’s Comet makes a return to our skies this month – …

Tracking a comet
20 years, 5 months ago

Tracking a comet

The Hindu  

The ESA's Rosetta spacecraft is on a 10-year mission to Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko in a bid to unravel the secrets of comets and their place in the evolution of the solar system. In 1986, the European Space Agency's Giotto mission flew within 600 km of Comet Halley, revealing its nucleus as an irregular-shaped chunk of ice. In this frigid region, where …

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