Huge comet outburst reported, 17P/Holmes |
Huge comet outburst reported, 17P/Holmes |
Oct 24 2007, 02:11 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 30-May 05 Member No.: 396 |
I didnt know in which category of the forum this should be reported:
http://www.fototime.com/%7BE39A64F6-CE74-4...%7D/picture.JPG http://perso.orange.fr/fkometes/images/com...422-9x5sz05.JPG Comet 17p/Holmes from 15 mag to 3!! Already visible to naked eye! |
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Oct 24 2007, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3516 Joined: 4-November 05 From: North Wales Member No.: 542 |
I went out for a look about an hour ago. Slight haze and lots of moonlight so I used binoculars. I found a 'star' in the position indicated (using ephemeris position and Norton's Star Atlas) not a lot fainter than Delta Persei. I'd guess about magnitude 3.5. I've never seen a comet looking like a fairly bright star before so I retired indoors puzzled as clouds overtook the scene. Checked here and - well it seems that was it! I wonder how long it will remain so bright and starlike? I look forward to following its progress if weather allows.
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