Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  Solar system body or event
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Tiny Comet PANSTARRS (C/2017 T2) passes through Perseus, JohnAdastra
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Tiny Comet PANSTARRS (C/2017 T2) passes through Perseus

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Tiny Comet PANSTARRS (C/2017 T2) passes through Perseus, JohnAdastra
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Tiny Comet PANSTARRS (C/2017 T2) passes through Perseus

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This small apparition was caught passing between the Double Cluster and open cluster NGC 957 in Perseus. Frames were processed with PixInsight's CometAlignment process centered on comet nucleus. The comet is a slow mover and should be visible in northern skies for months to come.

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Tiny Comet PANSTARRS (C/2017 T2) passes through Perseus, JohnAdastra