A recently discovered comet will make its closest path to Earth this week. Sky watchers can view the comet, named ZTF (C/2022 E3), with the aid of good binoculars or a telescope. Comet ZTF will be located between the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper in the northern sky for the last two January nights. . . The best times to take a look at the comet are in the early morning hours, after moonset, according to Cambridge-based Sky and Telescope. Contrary to many reports, the comet will not appear green for most of the time. people, according to the head of Sky and Telescope. . Publisher, Kelly Beatty. “Our eyes can’t see color well at night,” Beatty said, adding: “A green hue is not uncommon with comets.” see comet ZTF. “Strong moonlight and light pollution will be ‘comet killers’ because the comet is just a fuzzy ball,” Beatty said. 3-5. So the best times to see them will be after sunset, before the moon rises, between February 2 and February 30. 6-22. Video below: Line of lights sighted in the skies over Massachusetts. Video below: Launch of new immersive ‘Space Adventure’ exhibit Video below: Meet the MIT astrophysicist who will be able to use the Webb telescope
A recently discovered comet will make its closest path to Earth this week. Skygazers can view the comet, called ZTF (C/2022 E3), with the help of good binoculars or a telescope.
Comet ZTF will be located between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, in the northern sky, during the last two nights of January. The best times to take a look at the comet are in the early morning hours, after moonset, according to the Cambridge-based company. sky and telescope.
Contrary to many reports, the comet will not appear green to most people, according to Sky and Telescope editor-in-chief Kelly Beatty.
“Our eyes can’t see color well at night,” Beatty said, adding: “A green hue is not uncommon in comets.”
Beatty cautions night sky viewers not to set expectations too high when attempting to view Comet ZTF.
“Strong moonlight and light pollution will be ‘comet killers’ because the comet is just a fuzzy ball,” Beatty said.
The bright moon will interfere with viewing as the moon heads toward its full phase, between February 21. 3-5. So the best times to see them will be after sunset, before the moon rises, between February 2 and February 30. 6-22.
Video below: Line of lights seen in the skies over Mass.
Video below: Launch of the new immersive exhibit ‘Space Adventure’
Video below: Meet the MIT astrophysicist who will be able to use the Webb telescope
