Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4), A Comet set to pass close to the sun soon... |
Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4), A Comet set to pass close to the sun soon... |
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![]() Shovel Buster! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 18-September 14 From: Colorado Member No.: 118,130 ![]() |
I'm not sure why I Haven't Posted anything about This Yet, but better late then never.
The Basic's are that its a comet with a near-parabolic orbit, which was discovered by the ATLAS survey on December 28, 2019, Named Comet ATLAS (C/2019 Y4) or Comet ATLAS. More Details Can be found on Its Wiki Page. For now This particular Post will Focus on the most recent news i have found about this comet from SpaceWeather.com. Due to its orbit it will be getting closer and closer to the sun until in Late May it will pass through the orbit of Mercury. it getting closer and closer to the sun means it is heating up and glowing, but even more recently has begun to start forming a tail, as shown here in an animation Recorded by Gerald Rhemann, taken on March 27th from his backyard observatory in Eichgraben, Lower Austria. (Featured on SpaceWeather.com On April 2nd) Currently Not visible to the naked eye, once it starts glowing more it may challenge Venus for brightness. Now that there is a topic for this comet i will do my best to keep this topic updated as events progress. -------------------- Proud CP lifetime club member,
And avid Gamer! Rock Headed Nerd I Am. |
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![]() Shovel Buster! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 18-September 14 From: Colorado Member No.: 118,130 ![]() |
Very awesome! Sorry for the delayed reply. it's been so hot that my brain is kinda melting.
i will most certainly keep an eye out for that when it arrives then. that thing had to be going insane speeds for it to hit and leave a scar like that while still having a high angle of approach. makes me wonder around how big and or heavy the original piece would have to have been. very cool stuff. looking forward to seeing a specimen in person. -------------------- Proud CP lifetime club member,
And avid Gamer! Rock Headed Nerd I Am. |
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