A Cosmic Ballet in the Southern Sky

From the photographer: “I can hardly believe the spectacle we’re witnessing, and it’s only improving! I captured this image of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) during twilight at the ESO Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The comet sets later each night, offering exceptional imaging opportunities. Visually, its tail stretches an impressive 10-12 degrees. Therefore, I adjusted the focal length down to 85 mm to capture the full extent.”