12P/ Pons-Brooks Comet Once in 71 years Now Visible in Night Sky

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March 18, 2024   12:01 AM

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Comet 12P/ Pons-Brooks visits Earth every 71 years and it is currently visible.

12P/ Pons-Brooks

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According to astronomers Pons-Brroks comet can be see by naked eye as its brightness increase in upcoming weeks.

Visible by naked eye

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Comets are made up of dust, rock and ice. Dr. Megan Argo describe comet as giant dirty snowballs.

What is Comet?

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Comet named after it's discovers Jean-Louis Pons and William Robert Brooks.

Comet Name

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Comet 12P/ Pons-Brooks spends most time in out of solar system, Where temperature is very cold.

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As comet come near the Sun causes ice in to gases forms tail called 'coma'. Tail is a million miles long.

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Even it has million miles long tail but to see comet it still requires binoculars or small telescope.

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To capture amazing photos of comet you must use DSLR on a tripod or use small telescope.

Use DSLR 

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