We already told you about it a few days ago: the passage of the Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet, aka the comet of the century. Observable since Friday, October 11 in France, we suggest you share several photos taken by photographers who managed to capture it in the French sky.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas aka the comet of the century captured by photographers
If it is called the comet of the century, it is simply because the comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is rare. On Friday, September 27, it passed 58 million kilometers from our star and it had not done so for 80,000 years. The celestial object has been visible in the northern hemisphere since Friday, October 11, 2024, and our beautiful country, France, is lucky enough to be able to observe the Tsuchinhan-Atlas comet in the sky. And for that, there is no need to be equipped like an astronomy professional because it is simply visible to the naked eye.
Thus, the Tsuchinhan-Atlas comet is as close as possible to Earth. It is located at a distance of 71 million kilometers from our planet and to be able to enjoy it and hope to see it, experts advise you to ideally find, a place free of light pollution and to look towards the western horizon, at least one hour after sunset. Of course, we must hope that the weather is good. Note that as the days go by, the comet of the century will be visible higher and higher on the horizon.
In the meantime, if you haven't had the chance to observe it in the sky, rest assured, astronomy enthusiasts have had a blast. Astrophotographers, both amateurs and professionals, have not hesitated to take out their cameras to capture this magnificent spectacle. We invite you to discover a selection of the most beautiful photos of the Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet taken in the sky of France.
#1 Marseille
@raphaelgrnvld
#2 Cap d'Antibes
@jeremybourgouin
#3 Biot (06)
@aviapics
#4 Bordeaux
@ninotnad
#5 Charente Maritime
Photographer Tarmin
#6 Gironde
@EricLagadec
#7 Alpes de Haute Provence
@EricLagadec
#7 Alpes de Haute Provence
@AdrienNoat
#8 Auvergne
@EricLagadec
#9
@Antoadio
#10 Near Belfort
@Molokax
#11 Chaine des Puys (Auvergne)
@Ju_NiOr63
#12 Dune du pilat
@mattam0633
#13 Near Montpellier at the Guardiole massif
@EmmanuelMargeat
#14 Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur
@tonioche06
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