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APOD: 2026 May 8 – Comet R3 PanSTARRS Before Rigel

A stunning astronomical image featuring Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) appearing in front of the star Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula, captured from Chile.

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APOD: 2026 May 8 – Comet R3 PanSTARRS Before Rigel

Summary: This Astronomy Picture of the Day features Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) as it passes through southern skies, captured near Cerro Paranal, Chile.

Captured by Jakub Kuřák and Martin Mašek, this image shows Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) in the night sky. While the comet appears to pass near the bright star Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula, these objects are actually far in the background and unrelated to the comet's position. The comet, currently exiting our Solar System, has moved into the Southern Hemisphere and is visible to cameras in the region.

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1. Introduction to Comet R3 PanSTARRS 2. Visual context: Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula 3. Orbital path and visibility in the Southern Hemisphere 4. Image capture details: Location and photographers

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