Image of comet SWAN25F. Source: https://x.com/Komet123Jager/status/1908866858557505541

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   Here is an outstanding image of the newly discovered comet SWAN25F and its tail, taken by comet hunter maestros Michael Jäger and Gerald Rhemann.

   Time: 2025-04-06 UT 2.50
   Equipment: LRGB 16/5/5/5 min 11"/2.2 RASA QHY600

   The comet does not have an official designation yet.
   Perihelion: around May 1.
   Brightness: expected to peak around Mag 5.
   Will very likely continue to require a telescope for good viewing.

   http://www.aerith.net/comet/catalog/SWAN25F/SWAN25F.html
   Credit: Michael Jäger, Gerald Rhemann
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