![]() ![]() ![]() "Definitely grab a pair of binoculars if you can," Mr O'Sullivan urged. There are a couple of things that hopeful stargazers can do to increase their chances of seeing the rare comet. Before long though you’ll be waiting 50,000 years for another opportunity." "If you miss it Wednesday you should definitely try again Thursday. ![]() ![]() Mr O'Sullivan noted that once a few days have passed, it'll be increasingly difficult to spot the comet without a telescope. We’ve not been able to directly image an Oort cloud object." The comet is believed to have come from an area known as the Oort cloud - a theorised icy area at the very margins of our solar system. Hopeful stargazers are being advised to find somewhere really dark outside to get their best chance of viewing the comet, preferably with not much street light. If you can head out between 12.30am and 1am, it’s probably the optimal window to try." Mr O'Sullivan said: "Believe it or not, the moon can actually make this task harder as well so it’s not ideal that it will be visible tomorrow. While you might think the shiny moon may be a help, it's actually a hindrance. "Try to find a remote area beyond a town or city where artificial lights are not disturbing your view of the night sky." "The main issue you need to overcome, after poor weather, is light pollution. "Even in ideal conditions you may struggle to see it without the assistance of at least a pair of binoculars," he explained. ![]()
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