COMET OF THE CENTURY | The first (and shocking) images of the “comet of the century” in the sky of Caceres
It took a while but eventually This could be seen with complete clarity.. After a few days of unfavorable weather conditions, Comet Century C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLASnicknamed the “comet of the century.” was visible in the sky of Caceres this evening. This celestial body of ice and dust is approaching Earth, offering a spectacle that won’t be seen again for thousands of years.
intense brightness this surprised astronomers around the world made it visible to the human eye over the city of Caceres. In this Cerro del Amparo viewpoint many days were concentrated citizens and astrophotography enthusiasts who have been trying to achieve such an image since Friday. Today it was possible. It is estimated that their last visit to the inner solar system was about 80,000 years ago, during the time when Neanderthals inhabited the Earth.
The “tail of the comet” of the century is impressive over the city of Caceres. / Juan Jose Ventura
From eight thirty, just when the sun was already setting on the horizon of the monumental citysomething like an elongated white blurry spot appeared. It was him Tsuchinshan-ATLAS what loomed between Venus and Arturo. Residents of Caceres focused on the Amparo viewpoint, and the mountain was equipped with cameras and mobile apps to detect the comet.
Rodrigo Garcia, Antonio de Arcos, Pedro Lopez, Sofia Lopez and Juanjo Gil. In the background, above the clouds, the “comet of the century” is barely visible. / Juan Jose Ventura
Little by little the image took shape, showcasing a spectacular tailjust as the sun was setting. Experts recommend viewing the comet in areas with little light pollution and a clear western horizon. The mountain may be one of them.
Tonight in Cerro del Amparo there were Rodrigo Garcia, Antonio de Arcos, Pedro Lopez, Sofia Lopez and Juanjo Gil, as well as other citizens eager to see the comet. At first there was confusion because everything seemed unclear and a group of clouds threatened to spoil the observation, but no. For about twenty minutes there were only exclamations of admiration. “It’s like a giant spotlight”– said Raquel Palma. Finally, clouds covered the comet, whose tail was truly impressive.
Close-up of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. / Juan Jose Ventura
October 19th and 20th may be ideal for photography.as the Moon’s brightness will not interfere with viewing the comet, making it an exceptional opportunity for amateur astronomers and night sky photographers.
The fans focused on Cerro del Amparo said goodbye, planning for tens of thousands of years for the Qutingshan ATLAS to appear again.