Newly-discovered Comet SWAN is creating a buzz, when to see it with binoculars
- Michael Mattiazzo and Vladimir Bezugly co-discovered comet SWAN25F on April 1 using SWAN instrument images.
- Astronomers believe the comet originates from the Oort cloud, which holds icy objects.
- The comet, now designated C/2025 F2, is emerald-colored and currently visible in the early morning sky.
- Paul Wiegert stated, "all of those details are going to work in its favour," regarding the comet's visibility.
- SWAN25F is heading toward the sun and Earth, and it might become visible to the naked eye.
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This is the unusual astronomical phenomenon that passes through some regions of the U.S. and can be seen without a telescope.
During these days, the sky offers a spectacle that is rarely repeated.In the first lights of the day, a green comet begins to become visible for those who look east before dawn. It is the SWAN25F, a newly discovered object that is generating enthusiasm both in astronomers and amateurs.How was this comet detected?The SWAN25F was identified just a few weeks ago by observers who used public images taken by the SWAN camera system (Anisotropies of th…
New comet discovered: How to spot SWAN25F over Maryland this weekend
Keep an eye on the sky this weekend … you might see a comet. A newly discovered comet, nicknamed SWAN25F, will be visible in Maryland this weekend before sunrise, according to the Planetary Society. Amateur stargazers will likely need binoculars or a telescope to see the comet. Experts say the best way to spot SWAN25F is to find a dark location with a clear view of the horizon. The comet could be visible to the naked eye in early May as it appro…
Newly Discovered Comet Can Be Seen From Wyoming If You Wake Up Early Enough
It's been less than two weeks since Comet 2025 F2 (SWAN) was discovered, but it can already be seen from Wyoming with binoculars. If you wake up early enough, you can see it, and it could be brighter than Uranus if it survives rounding the sun May 1.
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