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New Comet Discovered by Japanese Astronomers — Comet Nishimura (C/2023 P1 (Nishimura)) | National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) Public Relations Blog August 23, 2023 Isao Endo (Astronomical Information Center, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) Images at the time of discovery ( Credit: Hideo Nishimura) Japanese astronomers have discovered a new comet. Mr. Hideo Nishimura of Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture discovered a new object at dawn on August 13, 2023 (Japan time) in the low eastern sky toward the constellation Gemini. Reported. Confirmation observations by observers around the world, including Japanese astronomers, have revealed that this object is a new comet. The Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union, which compiles reports on new astronomical discoveries, announced this new comet as “C/2023 P1 (Nishimura)”. Mr. Nishimura discovered comets in July 1994 and July 2021, and this is his third new comet discovery. Comet Nishimura is expected to approach the Sun at a distance of regarding 0.2 AU in mid-September 2023. In Japan, it is forecast to be bright enough to be seen with binoculars in the low eastern sky at dawn from late August to early September. When the comet brightens, it will be very low in the sky and approach the Sun, so careful observation is required. The discovery of new objects by Japanese astrophysicists has made a great contribution to astronomy. The comet discovered this time is also expected to provide new knowledge to astronomy if the behavior of the comet before and following approaching the sun is studied in detail. Related Links NAOJ News Latest research results, various topics regarding NAOJ, event information, etc.List of latest news
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