CometCharles Lillocomet 12/P pons-brooks, cometComment

Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks

CometCharles Lillocomet 12/P pons-brooks, cometComment
Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks

Stacked data from 3/11 and 3/12 2024

Comet Pons-Brooks, named after its discoverers, Jean-Louis Pons and William Robert Brooks, graces our night sky with its luminous presence, leaving a trail of wonder and fascination in its wake. This visitor from the outer reaches of the solar system traverses its elliptical orbit around the Sun, illuminating the heavens with its glowing coma and ethereal tail, offering a captivating spectacle against the backdrop of the cosmos. Comets like Pons-Brooks are ancient relics from the early days of the solar system, carrying with them clues to the conditions and events that shaped our celestial neighborhood.

This image of Comet Pons-Brooks was captured last night, on 03/10/2024, from 7:40 pm to 8:40 pm. Using a 400mm refractor and a Nikon Z611 camera, 40 frames were stacked in PixInsight to create the final image.

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CometCharles LilloComet Leonard (C/2021 A1), CometComment

Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)

Comet Leonard, a dazzling visitor from the outer reaches of our solar system, is currently gracing our night skies with its ethereal presence. Named after the astronomer who discovered it, Gregory J. Leonard, this cosmic wanderer is a testament to the wonders of the cosmos. Comet Leonard's brilliant nucleus, composed of dust and ice, reflects the Sun's light, creating a luminous tail that stretches across the celestial canvas. As it journeys through our solar system on its long elliptical path, it has captivated the hearts and cameras of astrophotographers around the world. In this stunning image, the photographer has masterfully captured the intricate details of Comet Leonard, showcasing its delicate, gossamer-like tail as it dances through the depths of space. This celestial spectacle serves as a reminder of the boundless beauty and mysteries that our universe continues to unveil.

CometCharles LilloComet Leonard (C/2021 A1), CometComment
Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)