A photographic image of brightening C/2017 T2 (PANSTARRS)
This is a recent photographic image of C/2017 T2. The comet
has somewhat brightened to a total magnitude of 8.9. The tail appears as
a diffused glow and does not look very long because it is trailing behind
the comet with the sun behind us. It may become visible through binoculars
before long. It is located in the northern evening sky and will be easily
observed.
C/2017 T2 (PANSTARRS)
0.7-meter f/10 reflector with an f/5 focal reducer
Three-minute-30-second exposure at ISO 2500 with Nikon D700
At 19:35 on March 11, 2020 JST
Observer: T. Seki
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