A path of Comet ~ C/2004 E1 (Wierzchos)
- Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is in the constellation of Hercules, at a distance of 358 million kilometers / 223 million miles from Earth on the 9th of October.
o - To “star hop” and find Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), use a stargazing app or chart to locate it, and be prepared to use binoculars or a telescope for a better view, as it is currently faint at around magnitude +12.
o - Find the comet’s location, which is currently near the star – Gamma (y) Herculis.
o - Consider astrophotography – due to its faintness, astrophotography with longer exposure times is an excellent method for detecting and capturing the comet, even if it’s difficult to see visually.
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