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To expand / Gaza: In the context of the interest shown by the Astronomical Research Center of Al-Aqsa University in tracking astronomical events, the team of the Astronomical and Space Research Center of Al-Aqsa University was able to monitor and photograph the comet "46 p / Wirtanen, despite difficult weather conditions Sobh Al-Qayek, Mr. Bilal Abdel-Hayy and A. Ibrahim Saad, Deputy Director of the Center for Research on Astronomy and Astronomy 39; space.
It should be noted that this comet was spotted for the first time on January 15, 1948, after reaching the nearest point of the planet on 16/12/2018 at 17h40.
It is scientifically recognized that this comet is visible to the naked eye in the dark skies and clouds and in the case of atmospheric purity (11.5 million km according to scientific estimates), the path of this comet being one of the closest to the Earth.
It is estimated that the comet may have a visible brightness of 3.5 to 3.99, but, as is generally known, fuzzy objects such as comets are the most difficult to see compared to star points at the same level The trajectories and locations of comets can be accurately predicted, but can not predict their behavior In terms of brightness and brightness, they need monitoring and control, as well as special equipment.
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