One other comet C/2024 G3 Atlas replace (25 January 2025)

Chart exhibiting location of the comet on the twenty fifth of January, it’s seen in binoculars from 60 minutes after sundown and (simply) with the unaided eye by 90 minutes, it’s possible you’ll want averted imaginative and prescient to see it. In binoculars, sweep over from Venus and Saturn simply previous vivid Fomalhaut. The comet shall be just below a definite “W” formed asterism for the subsequent few nights, close to the path of stars from Grus. Click on to embiggen.

Black and white printable spotters map to assist with discovering the comet. Venus and Saturn are good signposts to the placement of the comet. The magnitudes listed are the present ones from the MPC. It’s brighter than indicated, however I haven’t got the latest magnitutes. Click on to embiggen and print.

Regardless of the nucleus of Comet C/2024 G3 having disintergrated, it’s nonetheless placing a pleasant show and must be seen from a number of extra days to the unaided eye and for much longer in binoculars. Though fading, it’s nonetheless seen (simply) to the unaided eye from round 90 minutes after sundown, and readily seen in  binoculars. There may be round 6 levels of tail seen, and the comet is pale however marvelous in binoculars. You will want a transparent, stage horizon for good views (and an absence of clouds). 

For images, you have to mount your digital camera or cellphone on a tripod os different secure floor. You will want excessive ISO settings, (1600, 3200, or 6400) and lengthy exposures (I take advantage of between 2 seconds-30 seconds because the comet will get decrease within the twilight murk). I even have 2 seconds shutter delay to cease digital camera/cellphone vibration ruining the shot. 

So, you probably have an opportunity, head out and look low to the south west, utilizing Venus as your information. 

Comet C/2025 G3 at 10:30 pm AEDST Wednesday 22 January, 30 second publicity at ISO 3200 with my Samsung S24 (23 mm F1.7). Venus and Saturn are to the far proper. 

Labels: binocular, C/2024 G3, comet, unaided eye

# posted by Ian Musgrave @ 10:07 am