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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM 200mm @F/4
Canon EOS 80D
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer
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I introduce you Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) rising above the Great Bitter Lake in Fayed-Egypt.
Prior to the comet's recent jaunt near our sun, C/2022 E3's orbit took it far beyond our solar system for roughly 50,000 years. Astronomers aren't sure exactly how far the comet will travel after leaving Earth behind this time, but the consensus seems to be that C/2022 E3 is on course to leave our solar system entirely.
The dust tail (of a comet) is composed of tiny solid particles. These particles are pushed out of the coma away from the Sun by the pressure of sunlight. The dust tail shines by reflecting sunlight and hence is yellowish-white. The dust tail is often noticeably curved.