- Lucie Dospivová
- ustav
- 02.08.2024
- Institute of Physics in Opava
On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, NASA selected a photograph titled "Comet Olbers over Kunětice Castle" as its prestigious Astronomy Picture of the Day. The image was captured by Petr Horálek from the Institute of Physics in Opava. Taken on July 28th, 2024, near the village of Kunětice, the photograph showcases the periodic comet Olbers as it appeared in the evening sky, positioned behind the iconic East Bohemian landmark, Kunětická hora. The comet, which is currently visible with small binoculars, can still be observed in the coming days, though it is gradually moving away from Earth.