TechnologyBreaking
Archived — This article has been archived. The information may be outdated.
Rare comet visible from Bengaluru until early August
The Hindu··28 Jul
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, last visible five and a half years ago, can once again be spotted before dawn from Bengaluru through early August, astronomers said. Discovered in 1873, the periodic comet completes one orbit around the Sun every 5.5 years and was last seen in 2021. Astronomy enthusiast Deepak Choudhary photographed it using a Seestar S50 smart telescope.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Bengaluru residents and hobby astronomers have a rare, time limited chance to observe a comet that will not return until 2032.
- Knowing viewing conditions like moon phase and light pollution helps casual skywatchers plan an actual successful sighting.
- The comet's cycle offers a simple, low cost way for families and students to engage directly with astronomy.
What's Happening
- Comet 10P/Tempel 2, last visible in 2021, has returned and can be spotted from Bengaluru before dawn through early August.
- The comet is brightening and is expected to reach peak visibility around August 2 and 3 before fading again.
- It is too faint for the naked eye but can be seen with binoculars or small telescopes under dark skies.
A 5.5-Year Wait for a Faint Return Visitor
- Discovered in 1873, the comet completes one orbit around the Sun every 5.5 years, making each appearance a long wait.
- On August 2 it will be closest to the Sun, and on August 3 it will make its closest approach to Earth.
- Astronomy enthusiast Deepak Choudhary captured the comet using a Seestar S50 smart telescope, a consumer grade device.
all-newstop-storiestrending-now
