{"id":790009,"date":"2024-10-07T14:11:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=790009"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:11:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:11:55","slug":"comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-enters-lasco-c3-field-of-view-first-full-resolution-science-data-from-stereo-shows-comet-is-very-bright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=790009","title":{"rendered":"Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS enters LASCO C3 field of view, first full-resolution science data from STEREO shows comet is very bright"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Comet C\/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan\u2013ATLAS), discovered in January 2023 by the Tsuchinshan Observatory and the ATLAS project, reemerged from behind the Sun in September and garnered attention from astronomers across the world due to its rapid brightening. On October 7, 2024, the comet entered the LASCO C3 field of view, beginning a series of rare observations accessible to more than just astronomers with specialized equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The first full-resolution science data from the STEREO\/SECCHI HI-1 instrument has been made available now, showcasing Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in remarkable brightness.<\/p>\n

The images, shared by Karl Battams from the Sungrazer Comets project, are currently in their raw form, without any scaling or processing.<\/p>\n

The comet\u2019s brightness was anticipated, and these initial images provide a clear view of its current state.<\/p>\n

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Animation of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS entering the STEREO\/SECCHI HI1-A FOV! The comet’s brightness (enhanced by forward scattering) has saturated the detectors! Notice the weak ion tail, clearly affected by the solar wind \ud83d\ude03 pic.twitter.com\/u5GvKDfmEx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trygve Prestgard (@TrygvePrestgard) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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And when we apply a bit of image processing magic\u2026 lots of ion tail action! This should be quite impressive in the coming days pic.twitter.com\/nqbMVuLgmh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Karl Battams (@SungrazerComets) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Animation of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as seen in the low-resolution STEREO\/SECCHI-A images! With the exception of the Oct 4 images, high-res images are not yet available. The bright planet to the left is Venus. \ud83d\ude03 pic.twitter.com\/jQc1Jj4F1q<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trygve Prestgard (@TrygvePrestgard) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

At around 14:40 UTC on October 7, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS entered the LASCO C3 field of view, beginning a series of rare observations accessible to more than just astronomers with specialized equipment. <\/p>\n

We can all track it now using LASCO C3 data available on the SOHO website.<\/p>\n

For even more convenience, there is a real-time LASCO movie viewer available on our Space Weather Monitor. Just look for a very bright object entering from the right side of the screen \u2014 that\u2019s the comet!<\/p>\n

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Comet 2023 A3 Tsuchinshan\u2013ATLAS enters the LASCO C3 field of view on October 7, 2024. Image credit: NASA\/ESA SOHO LASCO C3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The comet is expected to emerge from the Sun\u2019s glare next week and hopefully provide great views for people in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n

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“Hello everyone! Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is currently slowly approaching a point where we won\u2019t be able to see it temporarily due to the Sun\u2019s glare. However, this brings something interesting with it. There is an observation satellite called SOHO, which orbits around the second\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/42Ai49u8Y0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Comet C\/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan\u2013ATLAS) News & updates (@C2023A3) October 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

This is how some astrophotographers experienced ATLAS over the past couple of days:<\/p>\n

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Comet C\/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is Now the Brightest Comet in 13 Years! <\/p>\n

This incredible comet has overtaken NEOWISE from 2020 in brightness, with current estimates of 0.4 magnitude! The tail is stretching a whopping 15 degrees across the sky\u2014that’s equal to the width of 30\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pyLNTYm8zh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Star Walk (@StarWalk) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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C\/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS taken on 2024 Oct 2 3.25 UT with Nikon Z50mod & 50\/2.8 10min and Google Pixel 6 Pro 4min
Michael J\u00e4ger, Gerald Rhemann, Dennis M\u00f6ller
Farm Tivoli Namibia pic.twitter.com\/HhymbHYMdU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Michael J\u00e4ger (@Komet123Jager) October 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Comet C\/2023 A3
Captured 3\/10\/24 at Lake Bolac Victoria Australia
Nikon D5100 Nikkor 50mm (70mm equiv) 10x 8 sec subs stacked, f2, ISO1000
Credit Beanie Wilson. pic.twitter.com\/iWtUMz5N02<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Con Stoitsis (@vivstoitsis) October 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Back from Namibia, we have brought a lot of images of comet C\/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. The GIF shows the comet on September 30, when the solar wind gave the comet a special appearance. Image taken at Farm Tivoli with a FSQ 106\/3.8. The animation covers a period of 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com\/XHBkJnZD44<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Michael J\u00e4ger (@Komet123Jager) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7 G.Rhemann, M.J\u00e4ger, D.M\u00f6ller 30\/9\/2024 pic.twitter.com\/JwI7FkGHnh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Parc Astron\u00f2mic Prades (@parcastroprades) October 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n


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