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Look to the west to spot ‘comet of the century’, says astronomer
People in the UK should “look to the west” to spot Comet A3, an astronomer has said. The comet, also known as Tsuchinshan-Atlas, was visible from the UK on Saturday evening and was pictured above the London skyline and over Dorset.
Stargazing photographers capture 'comet of the century'
Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was last month seen from Earth for the first time since the Neanderthals were alive, some 80,000 years ago. On Saturday, a number of British stargazers said they had spotted the object, after the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) predicted it might be visible to the naked eye.
Stargazers should 'look west' to see 'comet of the century', says astronomer
Dr Greg Brown, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, said the comet 'is visible in the early evening skies from the UK'
Astronomer gives useful hint about how to see the ‘comet of the century’
Dr Greg Brown, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, said the comet “is visible in the early evening skies from the UK”. Dr Brown told the PA news agency: “Low on the horizon at sunset, it is best to wait a while for the sky to darken a bit before trying to see it.
Joy for photographer who saw 'comet of the century'
The comet was visible for the first time in 80,000 years about two weeks ago, and astrologers said it might be possible to view with the naked eye on Saturday. The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) has called it the "comet of the century" because of how bright and visible it can be.
How to watch 'comet of the century' again over London as astronomer gives essential tip
People in the UK should “look to the west” to spot Comet A3, an astronomer has said.The comet, also known as Tsuchinshan-Atlas, was visible from the UK on Saturday evening and was pictured above the London skyline and over Dorset.
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'Comet of the century' visible over Dorset
Atlas, was visible from the UK on Saturday evening and was pictured above the London skyline and over Dorset. It has been ...