Don’t forget to watch! Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is the closest to Earth. began to see with the naked eye above the sky of Thailand

National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (DHS) reveals Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) began to see with the naked eye above the sky of Thailand in pitch black You can watch from now until the beginning of February 2023, appearing in the north. Giraffe constellation area Watching through a telescope or binoculars will see more clearly

Mr. Suparerk Khaehanon, Director of the Astronomy Academic and Communication Service Center, Dr. Revealed that comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is now beginning to be observed with the naked eye in the pitch black area north of the constellation Giraffe. (Camelopardalis) from about 10:00 p.m. In early February It is when this comet is closest to Earth. (Between February 1-2) can be observed from the setting sun until dawn before the sun rises the next day. And expect a little more brightness.

Those who are interested observe the comet with the naked eye. Try to observe a celestial object that appears hazy or a star that is not as sharp as other stars. If using a telescope or binoculars to help observe will help confirm and see the comet more clearly And when recording this comet through the camera with a long exposure, you can observe the tail and the unique green color of this comet. As of January 28, 2023, the comet has 3 tails visible, namely The “ion tail” is the straightest and longest; the “dust tail” is a cloudy band in the same direction as the ion tail. And finally, “Antitail” is in the opposite direction from the sun. which will become more difficult to observe Because this type of tail will appear for a short time. Only when the comet orbits between the Earth and the Sun. And our planet orbits only through or close to the comet’s orbital plane. Therefore, when comets come closer to Earth Observers on Earth therefore may not be able to observe.

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a long-period comet One orbit around the sun takes approximately 50,000 years Discovered in early March 2022 by the Zwicky Transient Facility’s wide-angle telescope network, the object initially had an apparent magnitude of 17.3, before brightening until astronomers recognized it as a comet. And it is fortunate that the increase in brightness is now visible to the naked eye.

Thanks for the reference from: National Astronomical Research Institute NARIT