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2P/Encke’s last light?

Started by Dennis Persyk, 12/06/2003 08:23PM
Posted 12/06/2003 08:23PM Opening Post
Last night I observed and imaged this comet for what may be the last time. I caught it shortly after sunset as it was sinking in the west. I was amazed to see it vividly in the eyepiece with a deep golden/greenish color. This was the brightest I have ever seen it, and it was only 11 degrees above the horizon. It is now sinking fast in the west and this may have been my last view of it.

Simulated refractor and SCT eyepiece views and an image at
http://home.att.net/~dpersyk/new.htm

Clear skies,

Dennis Persyk
Igloo Observatory Home Page http://dpersyk.home.att.net
Hampshire, IL