Holmes is Hanging On

Started by web0178230, 01/12/2008 10:15PM

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Posted 01/12/2008 10:15PM Opening Post

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[COLOR="Purple"]Was out lat night at the semi-dark site and comet Holmes was still seen with the naked eye. I had to know where to look but it was there for sure. Looked great in the 63mm binocs!
Bill [/COLOR]

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Posted 01/13/2008 04:29PM #1

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Bill,

After I read your post, I looked last night and did indeed see Comet Holmes with the naked eye. The comet appeared very large and diffuse, brighter than M31 and rounder, not as long.

Rick W

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