Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Minor (UMi)  ·  Contains:  Solar system body or event
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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), Maged
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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), Maged
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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

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Captured Jan-26-2023

Here is my attempt to capture this once in a lifetime comet passing through our solar system. 

The last time comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) approached the Earth was 50,000 years ago – back then, the Neanderthals were still walking our planet. The next time, however, may never happen – according to some research data, the comet follows an open, hyperbolic trajectory and might never return to the inner Solar System.

It was a challenge capturing and processing this image, unlike other deep space objects, comets move quickly with respect to the background stars. It was difficult and fun!

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Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), Maged