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P/2006 HR30 Siding Spring Uncomet-like Comet

Started by Dennis Persyk, 09/03/2006 10:45PM
Posted 09/03/2006 10:45PM Opening Post
I keep thinking the name is Sliding Spring, but the observatory in Australia is in fact Siding Spring.

This 13.4 magnitude comet(?),was formerly designated an asteroid. In my 45 minute image it sure looks more like an asteroid than a comet. See what you think.

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Dennis Persyk
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Hampshire, IL

Posted 09/06/2006 02:38PM #1
Nice catch Dennis! 8)
Indeed, it "looks" like an asteroid...

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL

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