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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
The comet 2002 T7 (LINEAR) is currently located very close to the bright
star Algenib (Gamma Peg), making it a very easy target over the next few evenings from northern and mid-northern latitudes. For best results go to a dark site as twilight ends. Look toward the west and identify the setting constellation Pegasus. The comet will appear as a smudge of light to the "left" of Algenib in binoculars. A short tail may be visible in telescopes. For a finder chart showing the position of the comet from February 12th through February 16th go he http://www.skyhound.com/dl/T7.GIF The comet is moving down and to the left in the chart, so the upper position plotted is for the evening of the 12th at 7 PM. This SkyTools 2 chart is made for a latitude of 40N, a site where 6th magnitude stars are just barely visible, and simulates the view (on the right) through basic 7x50 binoculars. The chart should also be useful for other locations and other instruments. The best time to observe the comet will vary widely with latitude (as will the altitude of the comet when it gets dark enough to see it), but it will always be best right at the end of evening twilight. Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html To reply remove spleen |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Greg, thanks for the reminder! I've been following T7 off and on for the =
last few weeks from home. It's been fairly easy to spot in 11x70 = binoculars and 4" f/6 refractor. But i always like to see interesting = passes near bright stars! -Florian |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Greg, thanks for the reminder! I've been following T7 off and on for the =
last few weeks from home. It's been fairly easy to spot in 11x70 = binoculars and 4" f/6 refractor. But i always like to see interesting = passes near bright stars! -Florian |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Thanks, Greg.
Say, is the comet bright enough so I can see it through these snow clouds that have been here for three days? :-) -- ---- Joe S. "Greg Crinklaw" wrote in message ... The comet 2002 T7 (LINEAR) is currently located very close to the bright star Algenib (Gamma Peg), making it a very easy target over the next few evenings from northern and mid-northern latitudes. For best results go to a dark site as twilight ends. Look toward the west and identify the setting constellation Pegasus. The comet will appear as a smudge of light to the "left" of Algenib in binoculars. A short tail may be visible in telescopes. For a finder chart showing the position of the comet from February 12th through February 16th go he http://www.skyhound.com/dl/T7.GIF The comet is moving down and to the left in the chart, so the upper position plotted is for the evening of the 12th at 7 PM. This SkyTools 2 chart is made for a latitude of 40N, a site where 6th magnitude stars are just barely visible, and simulates the view (on the right) through basic 7x50 binoculars. The chart should also be useful for other locations and other instruments. The best time to observe the comet will vary widely with latitude (as will the altitude of the comet when it gets dark enough to see it), but it will always be best right at the end of evening twilight. Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html To reply remove spleen |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Thanks, Greg.
Say, is the comet bright enough so I can see it through these snow clouds that have been here for three days? :-) -- ---- Joe S. "Greg Crinklaw" wrote in message ... The comet 2002 T7 (LINEAR) is currently located very close to the bright star Algenib (Gamma Peg), making it a very easy target over the next few evenings from northern and mid-northern latitudes. For best results go to a dark site as twilight ends. Look toward the west and identify the setting constellation Pegasus. The comet will appear as a smudge of light to the "left" of Algenib in binoculars. A short tail may be visible in telescopes. For a finder chart showing the position of the comet from February 12th through February 16th go he http://www.skyhound.com/dl/T7.GIF The comet is moving down and to the left in the chart, so the upper position plotted is for the evening of the 12th at 7 PM. This SkyTools 2 chart is made for a latitude of 40N, a site where 6th magnitude stars are just barely visible, and simulates the view (on the right) through basic 7x50 binoculars. The chart should also be useful for other locations and other instruments. The best time to observe the comet will vary widely with latitude (as will the altitude of the comet when it gets dark enough to see it), but it will always be best right at the end of evening twilight. Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html To reply remove spleen |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Joe S. wrote:
Thanks, Greg. Say, is the comet bright enough so I can see it through these snow clouds that have been here for three days? All I really know is that it makes a great binocular object, if not for any other reason than I was able to run outside, confirm seeing it (who needs dark adaption?) and run back inside before I froze my a** off. ;-) Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html To reply remove spleen |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Joe S. wrote:
Thanks, Greg. Say, is the comet bright enough so I can see it through these snow clouds that have been here for three days? All I really know is that it makes a great binocular object, if not for any other reason than I was able to run outside, confirm seeing it (who needs dark adaption?) and run back inside before I froze my a** off. ;-) Clear skies, Greg -- Greg Crinklaw Astronomical Software Developer Cloudcroft, New Mexico, USA (33N, 106W, 2700m) SkyTools Software for the Observer: http://www.skyhound.com/cs.html Skyhound Observing Pages: http://www.skyhound.com/sh/skyhound.html To reply remove spleen |
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
I would like to but SkyTools doesn't have a clouds begone feature.
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
I would like to but SkyTools doesn't have a clouds begone feature.
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See a comet tonight in binoculars or small telescope
Say, is the comet bright enough so I can see it through these snow clouds that have been here for three days? :-) You have been having clouds. So have I. What are the chances of us both having clouds? |
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