Muscat: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been observed by Oman Astronomical Society (OAS).
This observation comes as part of the OAS’s efforts to enhance astronomical awareness and contribute to monitoring and tracking global astronomical phenomena.
Speaking about the phenomenon, astronomical observer Issam bin Ali al Salhi, a member of OAS, said: “Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered on February 22, 2023 by the Asteroid Impact Alert System (ATLAS). It was later noted that its orbit and location readings are consistent with earlier observations made by the Chinese Purple Mountain Observatory (Tsushinshan) in January 2023 so it was named after both of its discoverers.
Al Salhi noted that the comet can be sighted before sunrise by using binoculars and astronomical telescopes until October 8 and it will reappear on the western horizon after sunset on October 10. After the passage of some days, the comet will rise above the horizon until it gradually disappears by the end of October.
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