In the coming hours, we will be at the best point to observe the close passage towards Earth of the C/2023 A3 satellite (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).
In the coming hours, we will witness the passage of the so-called comet of the century over planet Earth. whose name is C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).
After the eclipses observed in recent months, the advancement of the body is positioned as an important astronomical event for this year.
When the comet of the century passes
The comet of the century will reach its closest point to Earth from Saturday October 12. where it will be approximately 71 million kilometers from us, as recently reported by the site National geographic .
According to information from specialized media, visualizing the passage of the object is positioned as a unique opportunity, because This will disappear over the next 80 thousand years .
This comet was located 58 million kilometers from the Sun on September 27, so its image was captured since that date.
This is a significant achievement in the history of the element, given that it suffered from a high risk of fragmentation due to its proximity to our star.
The farewell of the comet is expected for November C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).
What does it take to see the comet of the century?
The doctor in astrophysics Juan Carlos Beamin explains to La Tercera that the comet of the century “It can be seen after sunset, ideally in an elevated location facing the horizon. “.
However, the podcast communicator Let’s talk about Astronomy recommends using “binoculars or a camera or a cell phone with tripod and in night or manual mode could give us beautiful postcards that we will remember.
Source: Latercera
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