A lovely conjunction between a comet (C/2014 E1 Weirzchos) and a Galaxy (NGC 55)
Taken by Michael Mattiazzo on February 10, 2026 @
Strathalbyn, South Australia
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A lovely conjunction between a comet (C/2014 E1 Weirzchos) and a Galaxy (NGC 55) occurring on 2026 February 10.
using a C11 RASA f/2.2 + Canon 6D. iso3200 20x30sec. FOV 2 deg. North below.
Note the 3 well separated comet tails. C/2024 E1 is located some 155 million kms from Earth and won't get much closer. The galaxy is located much further away at 6 million light years.
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