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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on May 12, 2006, 15:39:36

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Question: Have you seen this comet yet?
Option 1: No. votes: 1
Option 2: Yes. votes: 1
Option 3: Yes, and photographed it, too. votes: 1
Title: Comet break-up puts on sky show
Post by: Rick on May 12, 2006, 15:39:36
A comet is delighting astronomers with a marvellous night-time display as it makes a near pass of the Earth.

The ball of ice, rock and dust has broken up into more than 60 pieces; two of the larger fragments are visible through binoculars or small telescopes.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4754797.stm
Also: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05/01/hubble_comet_break_up/
Title: Comet break-up puts on sky show
Post by: Rick on May 12, 2006, 16:06:28
...assuming there's even the hint of a clear sky, and that pesky Moon gets out of it...
Title: Comet break-up puts on sky show
Post by: JohnP on May 12, 2006, 17:28:27
Hi Rick,

Please don't let the moon put you off. I imaged it under perfect clear skies last night from Bromley with a FULL moon (I'll post the image shortly along side the M81 I also imaged...) I also looked visually & you could clearly see it. It's not round for much longer so go for it regardless of the moon....

John
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