The Oort Cloud comet, called C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, was discovered in 2023, approaching the inner solar system on its highly elliptical orbit for the first time in documented human history. It was identified by observers at China’s Tsuchinshan – or “Purple Mountain” – Observatory and an ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) telescope in South Africa. The comet was officially named in honor of both observatories. New photos of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appear to show a faint "anti-tail" pointing away in the wrong direction. The puzzling extra limb is the result of a rare illusion that is only possible when our planet is in a certain position.
Imaging Lens: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L
Tripod: Digipod A 2541P Tripod, Manfrotto 496 RC2 Ball Head
Camera: Canon EOS 450d
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Location: Agios Stefanos, Attiki, Greece
Exposure Time:
6x4 sec ISO 400
Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop
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