If you download a star map app you will see there are many comets at all times. Some are visible without a telescope. Your camera is very sensitive and can record objects in color in seconds that were impossible with film. Add a telescope and you will see more right away then those that took hours using film.
Stellarium - Star Map
https://stellarium.org for PC and mac.
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map for cellphones
Microsoft store has many star charts. Start button> Microsoft Store
Or use their web browser version.
https://stellarium-web.org