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New Green Comet

Started by DobbyD, 04/02/2007 08:20PM
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Posted 04/02/2007 08:20PM Opening Post
Darrell Hensley
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We will have another comet traveling north this time instead of south. Bad thing is ,it can't be seen with the naked eye but with Bino's and small scopes.
www.space.com/spacewatch/070330_ns_comet_lovejoy.html
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Posted 04/02/2007 11:45PM #1
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Thanks for the heads up Darrell! 8)
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Posted 04/03/2007 01:25AM | Edited 04/03/2007 01:29AM #2
Maurice Clark
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Hi Darrell,

Yes, I have been watching this one. Trouble is, I will be heading south when it is heading north!!!! sad I will be in Oz for 5 weeks when it is at its best! mumble....mumble....mumble....

After being stuck in the northern hemisphere when McNaught was at its best, now this one. What is the bet that it will be the wettest start to winter in West Oz history! :C

Maurice
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Posted 04/03/2007 08:12AM #3
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Yes but remember it was discovered down under wink
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Has anyone found a tracking map overlain on a star chart to help find the comet on given nights?
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Posted 04/05/2007 09:16PM #5
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Thanks Darrell for the heads up!
That's great astro news.
There was a Lovejoy in my Army basic training unit. The drill sergeants had some fun with his name. It's a great name for a beautiful green comet.

Wishing I can get my name on a comet,

Greg
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