13P/Olbers, a 69-year comet, is visible in binoculars during late evening twilight.

13P/Olbers, a rare comet making its rounds once every 69 years, is now visible in binoculars during late evening twilight from a reasonably dark sky. Discovered by German astronomer Heinrich Olbers in March 1815, this comet has been tracked at every visit. Easily visible in 10x50 binoculars, it appears as a small, fuzzy blob of light with a brighter center and a short, faint tail pointing northeast.

July 01, 2024
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