probably finding the sideways "W" of cassiopeia high in the northeast and looking down to perseus is a good way to find it. it's bright and yellow. it'll be visible low near the horizon after sunset and rise to overhead after midnight!
enjoy!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
comet holmes
i'll definitely be checking this newly bright comet out with the 70 year old 9-inch refractor tonight!!! (and i'll be wearing my halloween costume during the entire star party ;)
probably finding the sideways "W" of cassiopeia high in the northeast and looking down to perseus is a good way to find it. it's bright and yellow. it'll be visible low near the horizon after sunset and rise to overhead after midnight!
enjoy!
probably finding the sideways "W" of cassiopeia high in the northeast and looking down to perseus is a good way to find it. it's bright and yellow. it'll be visible low near the horizon after sunset and rise to overhead after midnight!
enjoy!
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Amanda - I was wondering when you were going to mention this unusual comet. Observed it from my backyard with the wife and kids, using naked eye (looks just like a star); binoculars and telescope.
2007 has been a good year for comets, with McNaught and now Holmes. Last time we got a good year for comets was 1996, with Hyakutake and Hale-Bopp.
Cheers,
changcho
So if I stay up until 1:30, this thing will be all of 4 degrees above the horizon...
grrr
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