2017k2 20171029 ndj

/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is getting a little closer to its perihelion which is due on December 21st, 2022. Here's an image from tonight along with a couple of pesky satellite trails. It is currently 15.15 au from the Sun, 15.28 au from the Earth and around mag 18.5.

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