Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

by | Mar 2, 2024 | Solar System

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
Comet 2022 E3 across a galaxy field

Comet 2022 E3 across a galaxy field

by | Feb 26, 2023 | Galaxies, Solar System

The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) crossed an interesting field of galaxies the night of the 23rd of January 2023, including NGC5907, also known as the Splinter galaxy, and Messier 102. This telescopic image of the Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) was captured on the early morning of the...
Comet’s 2022 E3 long tail

Comet’s 2022 E3 long tail

by | Feb 3, 2023 | Nebulae, Solar System, Widefield

Last Monday morning Jan.30 I had the chance to spend the whole night under the dark sky of Montsant, a Starlight region close to home. I took a series of images before and after the Moon set. The resulting work shows how long the Comet’s 2022 E3 ZTF tail is and how...
Comet 2022 E3 ZTF with startrails

Comet 2022 E3 ZTF with startrails

by | Jan 27, 2023 | Solar System

The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is approaching Earth and changing its appearance. Its ionic tail gives us an amazing show tonight. This telescopic image of the Comet 2022 E3 (ZTF) was captured on the early morning of the 27th of January 2023, at 01:12 UTC, from my backyard...
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