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Ansae are visible areas of overdensity — they commonly take looping

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NGC 1232 is located 20º south of the celestial equator

between every 93 and 95 days

Comet West PopWallet phone case Ansae are visible areas ofComet West was discovered in photographs by Richard West on August 10, 1975. It reached peak brightness in March 1976. During its peak brightness, observers reported that it was bright enough to study during full daylight. Despite its spectacular appearance, it didn't cause much expectation among the popular media. The comet has an estimated orbital period of 558,000 years. Credit: P. Stttmayer ESO