Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF)

by | Dec 31, 2022 | Solar System

As we reach the end of the year 2022, two astronomical events are put in one single image to share our passion about astronomy. This telescopic image of the Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) was captured on the early morning of the 31st of December 2022, at 05:41 UTC, from my...
Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) in Corona Borealis

Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) in Corona Borealis

by | Dec 28, 2022 | Solar System

Recently discovered, the Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) is now easily visible with the use of a small telescope with a visual estimated magnitude of 10.24. It can be located in the Corona Borealis constellation. This comet was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field...
The Sagittarius Triplet

The Sagittarius Triplet

by | Nov 6, 2022 | Nebulae

Close to the Galactic Center of our Milky Way we can find an interesting trio of nebulae. Well known since the 17th century these nebulae are one of the most popular deep sky targets. Located some 4,100 light-years away from planet Earth, this trio is composed of the...
Small Magellanic Cloud

Small Magellanic Cloud

by | Oct 31, 2022 | Galaxies

Located in the southern constellation of Tucan we find one of our satellite galaxies, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). This dwarf galaxy was supposed to be a nebula when it was observed by Ferdinand Magellan and his crew while doing the first circumnavigation of...
Emission Nebula in Cepheus, IC1396

Emission Nebula in Cepheus, IC1396

by | Oct 10, 2022 | Nebulae

Spanning over 3 degrees in the Cepheus constellation (6 full moons), we find an active concentration of gas and dust. The main structure in this complex is known as the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, IC 1396, an amazing 20 light-years long emission nebulae, located in...
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