Kazem Kokram in conversation With the reporter of Mehr, while pointing out that the most important astronomical event these days is the shining of the comet “Sochinshan-Atlas”, he stated: Comet Sochinshan-Atlas was visible in the morning sky before October 19, but with its orbital rotation from October 20, conditions It has happened that we see this comet after sunset and in the evening.
The professor of astronomy added: As we pass the 20th of October and get closer to the end of October and November, the distance of this comet from the sun increases every night, and the sun spends more time in the sky and sets late.
Kokarm while stating this matter that in this now that The distance of this comet from the sun and the earth is getting farther. slowly slowly Its brightness will decrease, he said: Therefore, tomorrow night we have the chance to see this comet with the naked eye and without a camera, but we will go further and towards the end of October. closer Because of the dim light, we have to observe it with a telescope.
In response to the question of how those interested in observing this astronomical event can find this comet in the sky, this science journalist noted: Those interested can install the Stellarium application on their phone and use the phone at any time. a side Take to the sky, position objects It displays it is enough That in this application in the section searchwrite the Latin name Sochinshan-Atlas and after that, the phone will guide the person in which direction of the sky to stand and watch the comet.
He stated: due to the presence of the planet Venus or Venus in the evening sky during these nights, at sunset in the direction Maghreb It can be seen, if we put our hands to the face Hold on, one Obligation of position Right of the planet Venus, this comet is visible.
The professor of astronomy explained: If we have a binoculars at home and look almost to the right side of the planet Venus in the sky, we can easily see this comet in big cities like Tehran. This comet is similar to a bright fading ball that the middle That is a brighter spot. If we look carefully at the photos of this comet, we will understand what we mean by the vanishing ball.
Emphasizing that it is unlikely with the unaided eye or binoculars to see the very long tail of the comet that is recorded in the photos, Kokerem said: the reason is that the tail needs exposure for photography, except in the coming nights when the tail Dar moves some distance from the sun, if we are outside the city and away from dust and light pollution, in this case, we may be able to see the tail of this comet.
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