The Pot has provided information about the next astronomical event that may be visible in Mexican territory. He devil comet It is the celestial phenomenon that can be observed from Mexico by astronomy enthusiasts in the coming days.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (POT) has reported that an unprecedented astronomical event may be visible in the national territory next April. Being 12P/Pons-Brooks or also called devil cometa kite Halley type that constantly returns to our solar system.
According to astronomical studies, the orbital period of the devil comet It is 71.2 years old and its core is around 35 kilometers in diameter, which is comparable to the size of Mount Everest. It is composed of a mixture of ice, dust and gas and surrounded by a cloud of gas called a coma. He devil comet It has explosive characteristics that are triggered when radiation heats the interior, generating pressure and expelling “frozen insides.”
According to a specialist from the Institute of Radio Astronomy and Astrophysics (IRyA), the origin of the name of the devil comet It is because after their ejections two little horns were formed.
“When the scientific community realized this fact, they began to joke about it and relate it to the devil. Coincidentally, his ejection occurred in October, around Halloween, and therefore many thought it would be good to leave him that pseudonym.”
Will Comet Diablo be visible from Mexico?
According to NASA the devil comet It is prone to bursting, making it more difficult to predict how bright it will be when the solar eclipse occurs on April 8. However, experts point out that the devil comet will be closer to the sun on April 21, so it will be visible in the weeks before and after. So in Mexicohe devil comet It can be seen with the use of binoculars at dusk between April 14 and 30.
The next time he devil comet It will not be visible until 2095, so this is a great opportunity to observe and experience this beautiful astronomical phenomenon.