Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  Solar system body or event
Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle), Steve Eltz
Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle)
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Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle)

Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle), Steve Eltz
Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle)
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Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle)

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On the morning of December 3rd Comet Leonard said Hi to M3.  I was very fortunate to witness this once in a lifetime meet up.   This comet was discovered by Gregory Leonard on January 3rd 2021.  It hasn't  passed by Earth in over 70000 years and once it passes the sun it will be ejected from the Solar System never to be seen again.  The weather for me has been very poor and yet the universe decided to grant me a couple hours of clear skies during this event.   I consider my capturing of this to be a small miracle! These are the moments that astrophotographers live for!! Clear Skies!!

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Comet Leonard and M3 (a small miracle), Steve Eltz