On February 1, the Blue Comet ZTF made its closest approach to Earth, observed by astronomers and skywatchers worldwide. Comets are of great interest to scientists because they are remnants of the early Solar System, providing valuable information about its composition and conditions. Although comets often pass close to Earth, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is particularly notable because it has a 50,000-year orbit, meaning it last came close to Earth almost 50,000 years ago in the past year. Upper Paleolithic when Neanderthals were alive. still exist on Earth.
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day is a mesmerizing shot of Comet ZTF gliding across the sky above Yosemite Falls located in the Sierra Nevada region of California. Based on NASA, this comet was discovered by astronomers using the wide-field survey camera at the Zwicky Transient Facility in 2022 last March. Comet C/2022E3 (ZTF) is a long-period comet of Oort . origin cloud. The image was taken by astrophysicist Tara Mostofi.
Photo taken small planet falls towards the Sun over Yosemite Falls.
NASA’s description of the painting
Both are falling. Water at Yosemite Falls, California, USA is pouring to Earth. Comet ZTF is falling towards the Sun. This dual cosmic cascade was captured late last month as the fading Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) just passed its closest planet to Earth. The orange star right above the falls is Kochab. With the exception of a brief encounter with a black bear, the striking visuals are a well-planned mix of a moonlit foreground and a long-lasting background – all designed to recreate the original version of the image. depth of a real scene.
Although Comet ZTF is currently fading as it glides back to the outer Solar System, its path is determined by gravity, and so it can be considered still falling towards the Sun – – whereas.
