Dusty Comet SWAN

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

Dusty Comet SWAN

By Alessandro Carrozzi

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) captured remotely from Chile on October 8, 2025. In this wide-field image, the comet appears immersed in a rich tapestry of interstellar dust, among which stands out the beautiful reflection nebula IC 4592, also known as the Blue Horsehead Nebula, visible in the lower right portion of the frame.

ZWO ASI 2600MM

Astrodon LRGB

Paramount ME

Samyang 135mm at f/3.5

Pixinsight, Photoshop