Actual Astronomy - Ep. 293: Comet 2022E3 ZTF

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] Quick Facts: Currently in the fainter 6th Magnitude forecast to brighten rapidly to 4th magnitude making it already a binocular target. Already brightening faster than predictions. Best dates to observe are January 16th to February 1st outside this range the Moon will interfere. It is a morning target, highest in the circumpolar sky before dawn.   First we have a legal disclaimer: The Actual Astronomy Podcast, its associated partners and subsidiaries  shall not be held legally or otherwise responsible for the brightness of Comet 2022 E3 ZTF. Any brightness predictions by Chris and Shane reflect their own personal opinions and not those of The Actual Astronomy Podcast.   So why all the legalease? - Well, comets are notoriously unpredictable.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at [email protected].