NASA astronaut snaps photo of 'totally amazing' comet

'Totally amazing' astronaut photo captures comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS shooting past Earth from the ISS
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has snapped a striking shot of the super-bright comet racing past our planet for the first time in 160,000 years, as it lit up the night skies across the globe.
Bright comet G3 ATLAS seen from space in new astronaut photo
A photo taken from the International Space Station captures the brilliant comet known as C/2024 G3 ATLAS, which could be the brightest of 2025.
A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever
Pettit is now in the midst of his third stint on the International Space Station, and the decade he had to prepare for his current stay in orbit was put to good use. Accordingly, he is well stocked on cameras, lenses, and plans to make the most of six months in space to observe the planets and heavens from an incredible vantage point.
Astronaut shares stunning photo from space
He used long exposure camera techniques to capture a jaw-dropping image from 257 miles up on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut captures breathtaking image from space
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is currently on his third stay on the International Space Station where he works with other astronauts to conduct experiments and maintain the celestial outpost. But in his spare time,
NASA astronaut snaps photo of 'totally amazing' comet from space station
One of the many advantages of being in space is having a front-row seat to the most anticipated cosmic events. NASA astronaut Don Pettit, flight engineer for the Expedition 72 crew, proved that when he witnessed Comet ATLAS from the International Space Station,
Astronaut’s latest stunning photo has so much going on in it
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has been busy with his camera again, this time sharing a beautiful image packed with features.
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Comet Suddenly Appears After 180,000 Years — How To See It Tonight
G3 (ATLAS) is now visible in the post-sunset night sky. It's best seen in the Southern Hemisphere, but it's visible north of ...
Out of this world: Treasure Valley students receive a call from space
Elementary school students in Boise got a glimpse of outer space life. NASA astronaut Don Pettit video chatted with students about the International Space Station.