Ben Stewart of Chilliwack captured the NEOWISE comet high above the Fraser River recently. It was taken at about 2:45 a.m. on July 11, his camera pointed toward Harrison Hot Springs. The comet was originally called C/2020, discovered on March 27 by the NEOWISE Space Teloscope. NASA states it should remain visible throughout July, being closest to Earth on Thursday, July 23. (Contributed Photo/Ben Stewart)

Ben Stewart of Chilliwack captured the NEOWISE comet high above the Fraser River recently. It was taken at about 2:45 a.m. on July 11, his camera pointed toward Harrison Hot Springs. The comet was originally called C/2020, discovered on March 27 by the NEOWISE Space Teloscope. NASA states it should remain visible throughout July, being closest to Earth on Thursday, July 23. (Contributed Photo/Ben Stewart)

NEOWISE shines in the Fraser Valley

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  • Jul. 24, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Ben Stewart of Chilliwack captured the NEOWISE comet high above the Fraser River recently. It was taken at about 2:45 a.m. on July 11, his camera pointed toward Harrison Hot Springs. The comet was originally called C/2020, discovered on March 27 by the NEOWISE Space Telescope. NASA states it should remain visible throughout July, being closest to Earth on Thursday, July 23. (Contributed Photo/Ben Stewart)


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