You can see this comet tonight. But you'll need a telescope or binoculars
Comet Tempel 2 is visible to observers this week, though specialized equipment is required for a clear view.
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The brief
Comet Tempel 2 is currently heading toward Earth. While the object is visible this week, observers will need binoculars or a telescope to see it.
Coverage from USA Today, Time Magazine, and marthastewart.com focuses on sighting opportunities and timing. Sky & Telescope highlights the comet's dust trail, and Diario AS notes that the comet is the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Observers are encouraged to look up this month for the comet and views of the Milky Way.
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Quick answers
What equipment is needed to see the comet?
According to USA Today, a telescope or binoculars are required.
Which comet is currently being observed?
The comet is identified as Tempel 2.
What is notable about the size of Comet Tempel 2?
Diario AS reports it is the size of the comet that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Coverage (5)
- Comet Tempel 2, the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, is heading toward Earth this summer Diario AS · 11h ago
- How You Could See a Comet This Week Time Magazine · 11h ago
- Comet Tempel 2 amazing dust trail Sky & Telescope · 11h ago
- Don’t Miss a Comet Sighting and a Great View of the Milky Way This Month—Here’s When to Look Up marthastewart.com · 11h ago
- You can see this comet tonight. But you'll need a telescope or binoculars USA Today · 11h ago broke it first
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