Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) is visible low in the east at the beginning of astronomical dawn (about 5 am MDT). The name derives from the Panoramic Survey Telescope And Rapid Response Sytem observatory in Hawaii Between the neighborhood rooftops, trees, and power lines, getting a clear view is a challenge from my location in Santa Fe. The comet is currently about magnitude 4.5 and is visible with binoculars. I could easily see the head but not the tail with a 6x30 binocular.
The following images were obtained with an Olympus E-M1iii camera and 75mm f/1.8 lens.
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| current location in the dawn sky. credit: SkySafariAstronomy.com |
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