A newly discovered comet raced over B.C. skies this past week and many were able to catch a glimpse of it.
Comet NEOWISE was first discovered in March and could only be seen through a powerful telescope. However, it brightened up enough recently to make it visible to the human eye.
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Some B.C. residents were even able to catch it through their phones and cameras. So, if you missed it, here’s proof of the phenomenon across the province:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoHty6hf0L/?igshid=19q2b13hbq4bg
Gorgeous dawn view of Comet Neowise from West Sechelt around 4am this morning on Sunshine Coast BC Canada 🇨🇦 #Photo courtesy Brynndianna Jones with Kindred Spirit Steel Drums #sunshinecoastbc #coastlove ❤️ LINK https://t.co/BbQSyHE49z pic.twitter.com/GedLLeaQFP
— Duane Burnett 🇨🇦 Sunshine Coast BC (@DuaneBurnett) July 13, 2020
Three shots of #Comet #NEOWISE over #Vancouver last night. Beautiful sight indeed. Even under city lights! 11:30 PM, 10 s exposures, 1000 ASA, f5.0 at 135 mm (for first two).@NEWS1130Weather @KMacTWN @MMadryga @bc_news_addict @bettycjung pic.twitter.com/82rcdBoSM5
— Peter Vogel (@PeterVogel) July 14, 2020
Got one of Neowise over Kelowna BC pic.twitter.com/1Tx9ToJL4h
— Space Porn (@redditSpacePorn) July 14, 2020
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