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India's Chandra telescope captures comet seen once in 50,000 years

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The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), has captured an image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). The comet has been in the news of late as it is making an appearance after 50,000 years. It is currently passing through the inner solar system and will make its closest approach to Earth at 42 million kilometers on February 1.