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Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas)

Anyone know if this comet will be visible soon and where in the sky: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvge4e7dzxyo ?
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Old 14-01-2025, 10:11 AM
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The comet will be low in the western sky immediately after dark from next weekend onwards. ATM we don't know how bright it will be or even whether it will survive perihelion passage. More info below and also look in your favourite planetarium software.

https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/a-n...-is-on-the-way

https://theskylive.com/c2024g3-info

https://starwalk.space/en/news/comet...c2024-g3-atlas
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Old 14-01-2025, 10:28 AM
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Thanks David
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Anyone know if this comet will be visible soon and where in the sky: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvge4e7dzxyo ?
There is a whole thread immediately below yours discussing it.
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Old 14-01-2025, 11:53 AM
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Oops didn't realise, thanks Joe! I'll take a look

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For any other bananas like me, here's the link: https://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/...d.php?t=213065

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